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condescension

con·de·scen·sion [ kòndə sénshən ]


noun 
Definition:
 
snobby and pretentiously kind manner: behavior that implies that somebody is graciously lowering himself or herself to the level of people less important or intelligent

[Mid-17th century. Via French< ecclesiastical Latin condescension-< condescendere (see condescend)]
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