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decadence

/dɪˈkædəns/ noun · British & US
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What does decadence mean?

noun

A state of decline or deterioration, especially in moral or cultural standards; a luxurious or extravagant style of living.

Example

"The once-great empire fell into decadence, marked by corruption and excess."

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