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MEGALOMANIA
megalomania
(noun) a psychological state characterized by delusions of grandeur
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
megalomania (countable and uncountable, plural megalomanias)
A psychopathological condition characterized by delusional fantasies of wealth, power, or omnipotence.
(obsolete) narcissistic personality disorder.
An obsession with grandiose or extravagant things or actions.
Synonyms
• (psychopathological condition): delusion of grandeur
Source: Wiktionary
Meg`a*lo*ma"ni*a, n. Etym: [NL., fr. megalo- + mania.] (Pathol.)
Definition: A form of mental alienation in which the patient has grandiose delusions.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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