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napoleonský komplex

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Czech

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Etymology

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Named after Napoleon Bonaparte, who allegedly compensated for his lack of height by seeking power.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): [napolɛonskiː komplɛks]

Noun

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napoleonský komplex m inan

  1. (derogatory) Napoleon complex

Usage notes

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The term is rarely used in professional psychology, but it occurs frequently in popular usage, usually with pejorative connotations.

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