effigy
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8.2
- noun
- /ˈɛfɪdʒi/
:
efigie
- They burned uniforms in effigy.
- Mexican effigies
- burial effigies
- clay effigies
Examples
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The rock of Manhattan with its shimmering effigy to freedom shone brilliantly, a crystal palace, an oasis of liberty.
Fiction book (1991) -
For most Mexicans, therefore, a Judas is one of these effigies, which many people burn yearly on Easter Saturday.
Academic text (1990) -
Outside the compound they were burning an effigy of President Carter.
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In Panama, they burn effigies on New Year's of anyone famous.
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They are burning an effigy of Brienne, the finance minister.
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During the protest, the crowd gathered around an effigy of the politician, expressing their anger.
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The museum displayed a life-size effigy of the historical figure, showcasing intricate details.
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Every year, villagers create an effigy to commemorate their local heroes at the festival.
Synonyms
381
1.0
A carved figure, often life-size, of a person or animal made from stone
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3.7
A life-size statue made of wax that looks like a real person
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7.4
A life-sized figure of a person made of wax and shown in museums
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9.9
A lifelike copy of a person made as a statue or model
Idioms
How Lifelike
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word effigy comes from Latin parts ex- 'out' and fingere 'to shape', so it originally meant a shaped image of a person. Think of the familiar word figure — an effigy is a figure or model of someone, often made to honor them or to show protest.