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charlatanism

char·la·tan·ism
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [shahr-luh-tn-iz-uh m]
    • /ˈʃɑr lə tnˌɪz əm/
    • /ˈʃɑː.lə.tən.ˈɪzm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [shahr-luh-tn-iz-uh m]
    • /ˈʃɑr lə tnˌɪz əm/

Definitions of charlatanism word

  • noun charlatanism the practice or method of a charlatan. 1
  • noun charlatanism an instance of this. 1
  • noun charlatanism (uncountable) The state of being a charlatan. 1
  • noun charlatanism (Countable Noun) An act of a charlatan. 0
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Origin of charlatanism

First appearance:

before 1795
One of the 43% newest English words
First recorded in 1795-1805; charlatan + -ism

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Parts of speech for Charlatanism

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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charlatanism popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for charlatanism

noun charlatanism

  • quackery — the practice or methods of a quack.
Just one Synonym for charlatanism

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