Meaning of the word delusion in English

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delusion

US /dɪˈluː.ʒən/
UK /dɪˈluː.ʒən/
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Noun

1.

a belief that is not true and is not based on reality, especially as a symptom of mental illness

Example:
He suffers from the delusion that he is a famous rock star.
It was a common delusion among the patients.
2.

the state of being deceived or misled

Example:
He was under the delusion that he could fly.
Living in a constant state of delusion can be dangerous.
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