Meaning of the word megalomania in English

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megalomania

US /ˌmeɡ.əl.əˈmeɪ.ni.ə/
UK /ˌmeɡ.əl.əˈmeɪ.ni.ə/
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Noun

1.

a mental illness or condition in which a person has a strong desire for power and believes that they are very important and powerful

Example:
His megalomania led him to believe he was destined to rule the world.
The dictator's megalomania grew with each victory.
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