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chcimír

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Czech

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Etymology

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Ironization and univerbation of the phrase "Chci mír" (= "I want peace") which was heard during demonstrations against the support of Ukraine in the Russian-Ukrainian conflict.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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chcimír m anim

  1. (neologism, derogatory) a proponent of the view that it is needed to stop helping Ukraine in the Russian invasion of Ukraine which should then lead to a peace agreement
    Tihle chcimíři, dezoláti a míroví štváči by byli první, kdo by zdrhnul.
    These chcimírs, dezoláts and peacemongers would be the first to flee the country
    • 2023 May 6, luk, “Slovo dezolát užívané pro dezinformátory není nadávka, ale popis”, in Palamentní listy[1] (Usenet):
      „'Vůbec mi nevadí, když mě nazývají mírovým štváčem a chcimírem. Ano, chci mír! A vy jistě také,' prohlásil směrem k publiku. To začalo v tu chvíli skandovat slova: 'My chceme mír!'“.
      I don't care at all if they call me a peacemonger or chcimír. Yes, I want peace! And you surely as well," he said to the audience which started chanting the words: "We want peace."

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