napoleonský komplex

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Czech[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Named after Napoleon Bonaparte, who allegedly compensated for his lack of height by seeking power.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): [napolɛonskiː komplɛks]

Noun[edit]

napoleonský komplex m inan

  1. (derogatory) Napoleon complex

Usage notes[edit]

The term is rarely used in professional psychology, but it occurs frequently in popular usage, usually with pejorative connotations.

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