bunker mentality

bun·ker men·tal·i·ty

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [buhng-ker men-tal-i-tee]
- /ˈbʌŋ kər mɛnˈtæl ɪ ti/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [buhng-ker men-tal-i-tee]
- /ˈbʌŋ kər mɛnˈtæl ɪ ti/

Definitions of bunker mentality words

noun bunker mentality a defensive attitude in which others are seen as hostile or potentially hostile 3
noun bunker mentality an attitude or state of mind characterized by extreme suspiciousness and defensiveness and by a feeling of being under attack by a hostile opposition while being confined as if in a fortified bunker 3
noun bunker mentality a state of mind whereby one believes that one is being constantly attacked, oppressed, or isolated. 1

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Origin of bunker mentality

First appearance:

before 1965

One of the 2% newest English words

First recorded in 1965-70

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Parts of speech for Bunker mentality

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bunker mentality popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for bunker mentality

noun bunker mentality

defense mechanism — A defense mechanism is a way of behaving or thinking which is not conscious or deliberate and is an automatic reaction to unpleasant experiences or feelings such as anxiety and fear.

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