potemkin village
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Meaning · English
A fake or pretentious display of prosperity or quality
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Một hình ảnh giả hoặc hào nhoáng về sự thịnh vượng hoặc chất lượng
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Literally: village of Grigory Potemkin
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-30; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “potemkin village” mean?
A fake or pretentious display of prosperity or quality Literally: village of Grigory Potemkin
Is “potemkin village” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.