What is another word for potemkin village?
Pronunciation: [pˈə͡ʊtmkɪn vˈɪlɪd͡ʒ] (IPA) 
Potemkin village refers to a facade or an illusion that is meant to deceive people into believing that something is much better or more substantial than it is. Synonyms for potemkin village include sham, facade, decoy, charade, masquerade, show, pretense, front, disguise, cover-up, and false appearance. These terms all describe a situation or object that is not what it appears to be on the surface. They are often used in political contexts to describe situations where leaders attempt to hide the truth from the public or to create a false image of a situation or organization. Regardless of the term used, the underlying meaning remains the same - an attempt to deceive or mislead others.
