potemkin

unzählbar · Eigenname

A proper noun referring to a Russian military officer and statesman who was a prominent figure during the reign of Catherine the Great, known for his role in the annexation of Crimea and the construction of elaborate fake settlements to impress the empress.

• 🇩🇪Eigenname des russischen Militärs und Staatsmanns Grigori Alexandrowitsch Potjomkin, einer bedeutenden Persönlichkeit unter Katharina der Großen, bekannt für seine Rolle bei der Annexion der Krim und für inszenierte Dörfer, die der Kaiserin einen blühenden Zustand vortäuschen sollten; im übertragenen Sinne steht der Name für inszenierte Fassaden und Täuschung.

1. Historical figure C1 formal

   A Russian military officer and statesman, Grigory Potemkin, who was a close advisor and favorite of Empress Catherine the Great, and played a key role in the expansion of the Russian Empire.

   • Potemkin was instrumental in the annexation of Crimea in 1783.
   • Catherine the Great relied heavily on Potemkin's advice and leadership.
   • The city of Kherson was founded under Potemkin's direction.

   🇩🇪Potemkin

2. Symbol of a facade C2 informal

   A term used to describe a false or deceptive front, often referring to a situation that appears impressive but is actually a sham.

   • The company's success was a Potemkin village, hiding massive debt.
   • His confident speech was just a Potemkin facade for his lack of knowledge.
   • The new building was a Potemkin structure, beautiful on the outside but poorly built inside.

   🇩🇪Symbol für eine Fassade

   Synonyme: charadedeceptionfacadefrontillusionmaskmockerypretensesham

   Antonyme: authenticitygenuinenessrealitysubstance