Strong male pride (8)

I believe the answer is:

machismo

(Other definitions for machismo that I've seen before include "show of masculinity" , "Agressive masculine pride" , "strength" , "Cult of virility" , "Strong masculine pride" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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