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Effigies Meaning in English

word · lemma: effigy

ˈɛfɪdʒi
EF-i-jee
ˈɛfɪdʒɪz
EF-i-jeez

التعريف

Effigies are statues, models, or images of a person, usually made to represent someone famous or disliked, often used in protests or ceremonies.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Often used in plural when discussing protests ('burning effigies'). Associated with symbolic acts or ceremonies. More formal word; used in history, politics, and reporting. Not to be confused with real statues meant to honor.

جمل نموذجية

Protesters burned effigies during the march.

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Many cultures create effigies for ceremonies.

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Children built effigies out of paper for the festival.

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They threw tomatoes at the politicians' effigies during the protest.

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Every year, the giant effigies are set on fire at midnight.

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The news showed angry crowds carrying effigies through the streets.

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