"Mandela effect" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: Mandela effects [plural]
Etymology: Coined by American writer and paranormal consultant Fiona Broome in 2009 in reference to a false memory she had of South African leader Nelson Mandela (1918–2013) dying in the 1980s that other people reportedly shared. Etymology templates: {{coinage|en|Q62946784|in=2009|nobycat=1}} Coined by American writer and paranormal consultant Fiona Broome in 2009 Head templates: {{en-noun}} Mandela effect (plural Mandela effects)
  1. The phenomenon of a large number of persons independently sharing the same false memory. Wikipedia link: Nelson Mandela, false memory Categories (topical): Memory Related terms: counterfactual Translations (Translations): efecto Mandela [masculine] (Spanish)

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