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Definition of pejoratively adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

pejoratively

adverb
 
/pɪˈdʒɒrətɪvli/
 
/pɪˈdʒɔːrətɪvli/
(formal)
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  1. in a way that expresses disapproval or criticism
    • ‘Housewife’ is often used pejoratively.
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