biempensante
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This word may also be spelled "bienpensante.”
biempensante, el biempensante, la biempensante
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (pejorative) (reactionary)
An offensive word or phrase used to degrade a person or group of people based on race, gender, sexual preference, etc. (e.g., redneck).
a. conservative
La sociedad biempensante de la época le dio la espalda cuando se hizo pública su homosexualidad.The conservative society of the time turned its back on him when his homosexuality became public.
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
2. (pejorative) (reactionary person)
An offensive word or phrase used to degrade a person or group of people based on race, gender, sexual preference, etc. (e.g., redneck).
a. conservative
Los biempensantes se llevarán las manos a la cabeza ante tamaño escándalo.Conservatives will throw up their hands in horror in the face of such a scandal.
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