effigy - Definition & Meaning | Lingo Dictionary

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a physical illustration of someone, especially a graven image or statue, often life-sizea physical illustration of someone, especially a graven image or statue, often life-size

Examples

The artist sculpted an effigy of the famous leader.
Protesters burned an effigy of the controversial figure.
She created a clay effigy of her favorite author.

Synonyms

image simulacrum

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Plural

effigies

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a physical illustration of someone, especially a graven image or statue, often life-size

The artist sculpted an effigy of the famous leader.
Protesters burned an effigy of the controversial figure.
She created a clay effigy of her favorite author.
The effigy was carved in marble and placed in the park.
In the square, they unveiled an effigy of the city's founder.

Synonyms:

image simulacrum