"impostorism" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ɪmˈpɑstɚɪzm̩/ [General-American]
Etymology: From impostor + -ism. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|impostor|ism}} impostor + -ism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} impostorism (uncountable)
  1. (psychology) The feeling of being an impostor. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Psychology Synonyms: impostor syndrome, impostor phenomenon, fraud syndrome
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