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Simulacrum

Simulacrum Meaning & Definition
Simulacrum Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Simulacrum?

[n] a representation of a person (especially in the form of sculpture); "the coin bears an effigy of Lincoln"; "the emperor's tomb had his image carved in stone"
[n] an insubstantial or vague semblance

Synonyms | Synonyms for Simulacrum: effigy | image

Related Terms | Find terms related to Simulacrum:

See Also | bird-scarer | color | colour | god | graven image | Guy | idol | representation | scarecrow | scarer | semblance | strawman | wax figure | waxwork

Simulacrum In Webster's Dictionary

\Sim`u*la"crum\, n.; pl. {Simulacra}. [L. See {Simulate}.] A likeness; a semblance; a mock appearance; a sham; -- now usually in a derogatory sense. Beneath it nothing but a great simulacrum. --Thackeray.

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