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Effigy - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

An effigy is a sculpture or model of a person, often made to represent someone disliked. It is commonly burned or destroyed as a protest or symbolic act.

effigy

/ˈɛfɪdʒi/ /ˈɛfɪdʒi/

Definition:

A sculpture or model representing a person, often used for protest or ridicule.

Synonyms:

statue, figure, likeness, representation

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

original, person, reality

Common Collocations:

burn in effigy, hang in effigy, political effigy

Derivatives:

effigial, effigiate (rare)

Usage Tips:

Use "effigy" to describe a symbolic representation, often destroyed in protests or ceremonies.

Common Phrases:

burn in effigy, hang in effigy, straw effigy

Etymology:

From Latin "effigies," meaning "copy" or "likeness," via French "effigie."

Examples:

  • 1. The protesters burned an effigy of the politician.
  • 2. The museum displayed an ancient effigy of a king.
  • 3. They hung his effigy from the tree as a warning.
  • 4. The artist carved an effigy out of wood for the festival.

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