# Pinkerton syndrome

> English word · Proper noun · IPA /ˈpɪŋkət(ə)n ˈsɪndɹəʊm/

## Definitions
1. The tendency of some Asians to regard Caucasians as superior or more desirable, especially where marriage or relationships are concerned.

## Etymology
In reference to the character Lieutenant B. F. Pinkerton in the opera Madama Butterfly (first performed in 1904) by Italian composer Giacomo Puccini (1858–1924).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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