masochism

English

WOTD – 11 September 2010

Etymology

Named after Leopold von Sacher-Masoch, whose novel "Venus in Furs" explores a sadomasochistic relationship, + -ism.

Pronunciation

  • (UK, US) IPA(key): /ˈmæs.ə.kɪ.zəm/, /ˈmæz.ə.kɪ.zəm/
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Noun

masochism (countable and uncountable, plural masochisms)

  1. The enjoyment of receiving pain or humiliation.

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Romanian

Etymology

From French masochisme.

Noun

masochism n (uncountable)

  1. masochism

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