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    charlatan
    /ˈʃɑːlət(ə)n/

    noun

    • 1. a person falsely claiming to have a special knowledge or skill: "a self-confessed con artist and charlatan"

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  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › charlatanCHARLATAN | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    CHARLATAN definition: 1. a person who pretends to have skills or knowledge that they do not have, especially in medicine…. Learn more.

  4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › charlatanCharlatan Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Sep 13, 2011 · A charlatan is a person who pretends to have knowledge or ability, especially in medicine or other fields. Learn the origin, synonyms, examples, and related words of charlatan from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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    A charlatan is a person who practices quackery or a confidence trick to deceive others for personal gain. The word comes from French and Italian and has various synonyms and related terms. See the origin, usage, and notable examples of charlatans in history and culture.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › charlatanCharlatan - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

    A charlatan is a quack, a person who is trying to deceive you with false claims. Beware of charlatans who try to sell you access to the fountain of youth or to a Ponzi scheme disguised as an exclusive investment fund.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitioncharlatan noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

    noun. /ˈʃɑːlətən/ /ˈʃɑːrlətən/ a person who claims to have knowledge or skills that they do not really have. He knows nothing about medicine—he’s a complete charlatan. Word Origin early 17th cent. (denoting a travelling seller of supposed remedies): from French, from Italian ciarlatano, from ciarlare ‘to babble’. Want to learn more?

  9. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › charlatanCHARLATAN definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    A charlatan is someone who pretends to have skills or knowledge that they do not really possess. Learn the origin, synonyms, and usage of this word from Collins English Dictionary.

  10. www.oed.com › dictionary › charlatan_ncharlatan, n. & adj. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford ...

    Charlatan is a noun and adjective that means a dishonest or fraudulent person or practice. It comes from French and was first used in the early 1600s. See more meanings, usage, pronunciation, and frequency of charlatan.