Jante
the social pressure not to think you're special
Advanced Noun m
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Pronunciation
/ˈjɑntə/
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Cultural Note
Jante refers to the idea from the 'Law of Jante', often used in Scandinavia to describe pressure toward modesty and conformity.
📝 Example Sentences
Hun sa at Jante fortsatt preger små steder.
She said that the Jante mindset still shapes small places.
Mange bruker Jante når de snakker om beskjedenhet i Norden.
Many people use Jante when talking about modesty in the Nordics.