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grand illusion en · NOUN

Meanings

  1. (US, singular, singular-only, uncountable) The numerous economic, political, social, and societal institutions, including common beliefs and ideological frameworks, that maintain the "illusion" of a stable and modern society under capitalism.
    • And they know they're lying, they're aware of the fact that they are lying to you; they just have to keep the grand illusion going up. 2026 May 17, Vaush, 7:20 from the start, in He Doesn't Love You. He Never Did. Break Up With Him., YouTube:
    • Welcome to the grand illusion Come on in and see what's happenin' Pay the price, get your ticket for the show 1977 July 7, “The Grand Illusion”, in The Grand Illusion, performed by Styx:

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