Definition of AGGRANDIZEMENT

aggrandizement

Plural: aggrandizements

Noun

  • the act of increasing the wealth or prestige or power or scope of something
    • "the aggrandizement of the king"
  • The act of aggrandizing, or the state of being aggrandized or exalted in power, rank, honor, or wealth; exaltation; enlargement.

Examples

  • The emperor seeks only the aggrandizement of his own family.

Origin / Etymology

From French agrandissement, from agrandir; equivalent to aggrandize + -ment.

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