alnascharism
|al-nas-char-ism|
/ælˈnæʃərɪzəm/
unrealistic dreaming
Etymology
'alnascharism' originates from the story of 'Alnaschar' in 'The Arabian Nights', where 'Alnaschar' was a character who daydreamed about future wealth.
'Alnaschar' from 'The Arabian Nights' inspired the term 'alnascharism', which was adopted into English to describe unrealistic dreaming.
Initially, it referred to the character's specific dreams, but over time it evolved into a general term for unrealistic dreaming.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a tendency to indulge in unrealistic dreams or expectations, often without taking practical steps to achieve them.
His alnascharism led him to daydream about becoming a millionaire without any concrete plans.
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Last updated: 2025/07/01 17:36