sycophantism

noun

sy·​co·​phant·​ism ˈsi-kə-fən-ˌti-zəm How to pronounce sycophantism (audio)
 also  ˈsī-,
-ˌfan-

Word History

First Known Use

1774, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sycophantism was in 1774

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Cite this Entry

“Sycophantism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sycophantism. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.

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