roman a clef

ro·man a clef

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [raw-mahn ey klef]
- /rɔˈmɑ̃ eɪ klɛf/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [raw-mahn ey klef]
- /rɔˈmɑ̃ eɪ klɛf/

Definitions of roman a clef words

noun plural roman a clef a novel that represents historical events and characters under the guise of fiction. 1
noun roman a clef a novel in which real people are depicted under fictitious names 0
noun roman a clef a novel in which real persons appear under fictitious names 0

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Parts of speech for Roman a clef

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roman a clef popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 6% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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