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sycophantism

syc·o·phant
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sik-uh-fuh nt, -fant, sahy-kuh-]
    • /ˈsɪk ə fənt, -ˌfænt, ˈsaɪ kə-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sik-uh-fuh nt, -fant, sahy-kuh-]
    • /ˈsɪk ə fənt, -ˌfænt, ˈsaɪ kə-/

Definition of sycophantism word

  • noun sycophantism a self-seeking, servile flatterer; fawning parasite. 1
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Origin of sycophantism

First appearance:

before 1530
One of the 29% oldest English words
1530-40; < Latin sȳcophanta < Greek sȳkophántēs informer, equivalent to sŷko(n) fig + phan- (stem of phaínein to show) + -tēs agentive suffix

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Parts of speech for Sycophantism

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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sycophantism popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the 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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