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illeism
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illeismnoun
The practice of referring to oneself in the third person.
Etymology: From ille + -ism (modelled on egoism).
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Illeism
Illeism (from Latin ille meaning "he, that") is the act of referring to oneself in the third person instead of first person. It is sometimes used in literature as a stylistic device. In real-life usage, illeism can reflect a number of different stylistic intentions or involuntary circumstances.
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Illeism
Illeism is the act of referring to oneself in the third person instead of first person. Illeism is sometimes used in literature as a stylistic device. In real life usage, illeism can reflect a number of different stylistic intentions or involuntary circumstances.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of illeism in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of illeism in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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