사대주의事大主義

[ sadaejuui ]
「명사」 Noun
flunkyism

The behavior or characteristic of a flunky: someone who performs menial tasks or carries out orders for a superior, often in a servile, fawning, or overly obedient way, seeking favor or reward, and lacking independent status or importance. It implies excessive deference and a willingness to do small, often unimportant jobs for powerful people, reflecting a lack of dignity or pride, and is generally a disapproving term.

Type:
Sino-Korean
Level:
Intermediate

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