Mythconception

//ˌmɪθ.kənˈsɛp.ʃən// noun, slang

noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level

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Noun

1
A popular misconception; something often held to be true that in fact is not. informal, rare
"That Sweden has the highest suicide rate in the world is a common mythconception."

Example

"That Sweden has the highest suicide rate in the world is a common mythconception."

Etymology

Blend of myth + misconception.

Related phrases

old wives tale urban legend urban myth

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