Definition of Potemkin village

1. Noun. Something that seems impressive but in fact lacks substance.

Generic synonyms: Fake, Postiche, Sham

Definition of Potemkin village

1. Noun. (idiomatic) Any false construct devised to disguise a shortcoming or improve appearances. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Potemkin Village

Postimpressionist
Postmaster General
Postum
Potamogale velox
Potamogalidae
Potamogeton
Potamogeton americanus
Potamogeton crispus
Potamogeton gramineous
Potamogeton nodosus
Potamogetonaceae
Potamophis
Potamophis striatula
Potawatomi
Potawatomis
Potemkin village (current term)
Potemkin villages
Potentilla
Potentilla anserina
Potenza
Poterium
Poterium sanguisorba
Potiphar
Potomac
Potomac River
Potoroinae
Potorous
Potos
Potos caudivolvulus
Potos flavus

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