mimetic desire
A desire that is imitative, and not related to the desired object's intrinsic value,…A desire that is imitative, and not related to the desired object's intrinsic value, based on the idea that human desires arise from imitation and competitive behavior in groups.
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)A desire that is imitative, and not related to the desired object's intrinsic value, based on the idea that human desires arise from imitation and competitive behavior in groups.
Origin
Coined by French historian, literary critic, and philosopher of social science René GirardCoined by French historian, literary critic, and philosopher of social science René Girard in 1961.
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Forms
plural: mimetic desires| Singular | mimetic desire |
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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