English Explanatory Dictionary

Munchausenism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An extravagant fiction embodying an account of some marvellous exploit or adventure.

Pronunciation

/ˈmʊŋk(h)aʊzəˌnɪzəm/

Word forms

Munchausenism Munchausenisms

Etymology

From the German name Münchhausen + -ism, after the fantastical adventures said to have been related by Baron Münchhausen (1720–1797). Compare German Münchhausengeschichte (“cock-and-bull story”). See also Münchausen syndrome.

Related words

Munchausenize
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