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    What it means

    Literally “mutual admiration society.” A group of people who constantly praise and flatter each other, often to the exclusion of outside perspectives or honest criticism. Used ironically.

    Vocabulary

    • grupa — group
    • wzajemna — mutual, reciprocal (feminine adjective)
    • adoracja — adoration, admiration

    Grammar note

    'Wzajemnej adoracji' is the genitive singular, used in a descriptive genitive construction modifying 'grupa'.

    Cultural context

    Common in Polish commentary on politics, academia, and media circles.

    Intermediate

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