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Etymology

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From French mythomane; equivalent to mytho- +‎ -maniac. Attested in English since 1950s.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˌmɪθəˈmeɪniæk/, /ˌmɪθəʊˈmeɪniæk/
  • Rhymes: -eɪniæk

Noun

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mythomaniac (plural mythomaniacs)

  1. Someone who suffers from mythomania.
    Synonym: mythomane

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