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romanticization

/rɒmæntɪsaɪˈzeɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does romanticization mean?

noun

The act of making something seem more romantic or appealing than it really is, often by exaggerating or distorting its qualities. A tendency to view something or someone in a romantic or idealized way.

Example

"The film's romanticization of the historical event has been criticized for its inaccuracy."

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