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Meaning of charlatanry
The practice of falsely claiming to have a certain skill or expertise, especially in medicine.
Etymology of charlatanry
The word "charlatanry" originates from the French word "charlatan," which refers to a person who pretends to have knowledge or skills they do not actually possess, especially in medicine.
The French word "charlatan" is derived from the Italian word "ciarlatano," which means "a quack" or "a mountebank."
The word has been used in English since the 17th century to describe the practice of falsely claiming to have certain skills or expertise, especially in medicine.
Synonyms
Definitions
- The practice of falsely claiming to have a certain skill or expertise, especially in medicine, in order to deceive people and gain an advantage.
- * Behavior that is intended to deceive or cheat people, especially by falsely claiming to have a certain skill or expertise.
Usage Examples
- The company was accused of charlatanry for selling fake health supplements that had no scientific basis.
- * The self-proclaimed expert was exposed as a charlatan, and his charlatanry was widely condemned by the medical community.