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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

charlatanism

/tʃɑːrləˈtænɪzəm/ noun · British & US
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What does charlatanism mean?

noun

The practice of claiming to have skills or knowledge that you do not really possess, typically in order to deceive or impress others. The use of false or exaggerated claims to gain an advantage or to deceive people.

Example

"The politician's charlatanism was exposed when it was discovered that he had no qualifications for the job he was claiming to have."

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