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Definition sentiment in British English

sentiment noun

noun
/ˈsentɪmənt/
1

a belief or an attitude towards something

Example

His party had encouraged nationalist sentiment.

Example

I had considerable sympathy with the sentiments expressed in his letter.

Example

The proposals take no account of popular sentiment.

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2

feelings of sympathy, sadness, or love that may seem silly or too much

Example

I never throw anything away, partly out of sentiment.

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Definition sentiment in British English