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aggrandizement
What does aggrandizement mean?
aggrandizement (noun): the act of increasing the wealth or prestige or power or scope of something.
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
Where does aggrandizement come from?
From French agrandissement, from agrandir; equivalent to aggrandize + -ment.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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