PsychologyAugust 9, 2026

charlatans

SHAR-luh-tunz

Definition

People who falsely claim to have special knowledge, skills, or noble intentions, often to deceive others for personal gain.

Etymology

The word originates from the Italian 'ciarlatano', meaning a babbler or a quack doctor. It entered English in the 17th century to describe people who sell fake cures or services through flashy persuasion.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe the type of undesirable individuals who have allegedly taken control of modern politics, contrasting them with the respected leaders of the past.

Impactful Politics: The Yayi Example

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PM News Nigeria

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