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Definition of megalomania

megalomania

/ˌmɛɡ.ə.loʊˈmeɪ.ni.ə/
meg · a · lo · ma · ni · a
Adverb:megalomaniacally
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Plural:megalomanias
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Adjective:megalomaniacal
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megalomania Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An obsession with the exercise of power, or a delusional belief in one's own supreme importance, wealth, or omnipotence.

Example

"The historian argued that the emperor's later architectural projects were driven more by sheer megalomania than by civic need."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 19th century from French mégalomanie, formed from the Ancient Greek roots megas ('great' or 'large') and mania ('madness' or 'frenzy').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Megalomania. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/megalomania
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