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grand illusion

grand illusion noun: the numerous economic, political, social, and societal institutions, including common beliefs and ideological frameworks, that maintain the "illusion" of a stable and modern society under capitalism.

Noun

the grand illusion (uncountable)

  1. (US, singular, singular-only) The numerous economic, political, social, and societal institutions, including common beliefs and ideological frameworks, that maintain the "illusion" of a stable and modern society under capitalism.
    • Welcome to the grand illusion
      Come on in and see what's happenin'
      Pay the price, get your ticket for the show1977 July 7, “The Grand Illusion”, in The Grand Illusion, performed by Styx
    • And they know they're lying, they're aware of the fact that they are lying to you; they just have to keep the grand illusion going up.2026 May 17, Vaush, 7:20 from the start, in He Doesn't Love You. He Never Did. Break Up With Him., YouTube

Questions about grand illusion

What does grand illusion mean?
Grand illusion means the numerous economic, political, social, and societal institutions, including common beliefs and ideological frameworks, that maintain the "illusion" of a stable and modern society under capitalism.
What part of speech is grand illusion?
Grand illusion is a noun.

Words near grand illusion in the dictionary

  1. Grand Guignol
  2. Grand Haven
  3. grand iftar
  4. grand iftars
  5. Grand Ile
  6. grand illusion
  7. Grand Inquisitor
  8. Grand Inquisitors
  9. Grand Island
  10. Grand Isle
  11. Grand Isle County

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