aggrandization en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English aggrandize Proto-Indo-European *-tis Proto-Indo-European *-Hō Proto-Indo-European *-tiHō Proto-Italic *-tiō Latin -tiō Latin -ātiōlbor. Old French -ationbor. Middle English -acioun English -ation English aggrandization From aggrandize + -ation.
Meanings
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(countable, uncountable) The act of aggrandizing, or the state of being aggrandized or exalted in power, rank, honor, or wealth; exaltation; enlargement.
The emperor seeks only the aggrandization of his own family.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| aggrandizations | Number=Plur | lexicographic |