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'filotimo' - a word that is difficult to translate - but means a sense of pride in giving to the common good.
Greek News 2010
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Surprisingly this rivalry may have been intentional as it focussed on filotimo [loosely translated as the love of personal honour] in order to instil a spirit of healthy competition which would make men and women enhance and improve their commitment to the struggle.
Arms and the Woman: Just Warriors and Greek Feminist Identity 2008
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