Etymology

statuomania

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Today it means: An obsession with putting up statues, especially with reference to France. Full definition →

First used 19th c.
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The story

From statue + -o- + -mania.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 19th c. An obsession with putting up statues, especially with reference to France.

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