HyperDic: potemkin_village

English > 1 sense of the expression Potemkin village:
NOUNartifactPotemkin villagesomething that seems impressive but in fact lacks substance
English > Potemkin village: 1 sense > noun 1, artifact
MeaningSomething that seems impressive but in fact lacks substance.
Broaderfake, sham, posticheSomething that is a counterfeit

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