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    What it means

    Literally “mutual admiration society.” It is used ironically for a group whose members constantly praise and flatter one another, often ignoring criticism from outsiders. It suggests that their praise is insincere or self-serving.

    Vocabulary

    • towarzystwo — society, company, group
    • wzajemny — mutual, reciprocal
    • adoracja — adoration, admiration

    Grammar note

    A noun phrase in the genitive: 'towarzystwo' (nominative) + 'wzajemnej adoracji' (genitive). Used as a noun: 'To jest towarzystwo wzajemnej adoracji.'

    Cultural context

    Based on the English 'mutual admiration society', this phrase appears in Polish media and political commentary.

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