charlatanism

[ shahr-luh-tn-iz-uhm ]

noun

1. the practice or method of a charlatan.
2. an instance of this.

Word History and Origins

Origin of charlatanism¹

First recorded in 1795–1805; charlatan + -ism

Example Sentences

Charlatanism is the only 'open sesame' to the world's cave, once you get inside you may be as honest as you please.

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I would rather destroy every idea of merit than allow the slightest appearance of mystery or charlatanism to exist.

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But charlatanism has never founded anything durable in the domain of religion.

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Men of talent had to win their place by craft and charlatanism (sorcery, astrology, therapeutics).

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To both of them, art was always a religion; there was no philistinism or charlatanism in the soul or the career of either.

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