Dinomania
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /daɪnəʊˈmeɪnɪə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Dinomania is a noun meaning (informal) Enthusiasm for dinosaurs.
Meaning
(informal) Enthusiasm for dinosaurs.
Example Sentences
Dinomania didn't start with Jurassic Park - it has been with us since dinosaurs were discovered.
At this point, we may attempt to define dinomania as the impulse to surround oneself with all forms of dinosaur iconology and to hoard information about their appearance, size, and way of life.
In 1898, the yellow press snatched up the potential sensation, and invented dinomania. "MOST COLOSSAL ANIMAL EVER ON EARTH JUST FOUND OUT WEST," William Randolph Hearst's New York Journal blared.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dino, discomania, dinojuice, dromedarie, dromadery, din-dins.
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