About The Word Simulacrum
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Simulacrum
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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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