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nostrum

noun

/ˈnɑːstrəm/

Meaning

a medicine or remedy, especially one that is not considered effective; a questionable solution

The politician’s plan was dismissed as a mere nostrum for a complex problem.

cure-all, panacea, quack remedy, placebo

proven cure, effective treatment

political nostrum, medical nostrum, economic nostrum

The power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint.

official permission or authorization; the removal of something unwanted; the distance between two ob...

a liquid or semi-liquid substance served with food to add moisture and flavor

a business organization; the presence of other people

A natural display of lights in the sky, usually seen in polar regions.

The action of finding new people to join an organization or support a cause.