effigy — a sculpture or model of a person, especially one that is burned or hanged as a form of protest
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a sculpture or model of a person, especially one that is burned or hanged as a form of protest
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈefɪdʒi/
Korean meaning: 어떤 인물의 조각상이나 모형, 특히 항의의 표시로 태우거나 매다는 인형
Korean pronunciation: **에**피지
Example Sentences
- The students made an effigy of their strict principal out of old clothes and newspapers.
- Every year, the town burns an effigy during their traditional festival.
- The medieval tomb featured an elaborate stone effigy of the deceased king.
effigy
NOUN//ˈefɪdʒi//
a sculpture or model of a person, especially one that is burned or hanged as a form of protest
Protesters burn an effigy during a heated demonstration
Burn the effigy in Fiji, then clean it up with a squeegee!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'effigies' meaning 'image' or 'likeness,' derived from 'effingere' (to form or fashion), combining 'ex-' (out) and 'fingere' (to shape or mold).
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📝Examples
“The students made an effigy of their strict principal out of old clothes and newspapers.”
“Every year, the town burns an effigy during their traditional festival.”
“The medieval tomb featured an elaborate stone effigy of the deceased king.”
“When the wifi went down again, Jake jokingly threatened to make an effigy of the internet provider.”
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