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noun
The phenomenon of the protagonist of a show or movie receiving unrealistic special treatment from the worldbuilders.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Topics: fiction, literature, media, publishing
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Antonyms: none provided
noun
The phenomenon of thinking of oneself as the protagonist in the "movie" of reality (and, thus, usually as unrealistically important or distinguished).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: broadly, derogatory, uncountable
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Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: self-centeredness, self-importance, solipsism, egoism, egotism
History
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