aggrandisement
|a-grand-ise-ment|
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/əˈɡrændɪzmənt/
increase in power or status
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aggrandisement' originates from French, specifically the word 'agrandissement,' where 'a-' meant 'to' and 'grandir' meant 'to make larger.'
Historical Evolution
'agrandissement' transformed into the English word 'aggrandisement' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make larger or greater,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'increasing power or status.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of increasing the power, status, or wealth of something or someone.
The politician's policies were aimed at the aggrandisement of his own power.
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Last updated: 2025/05/30 14:21