Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
effigies
Noun
/ˈɛfɪdʒiz/
Definition
Effigies are sculpture or model representations of a person, often used to symbolize or criticize someone.
Examples
- The protestors burned effigies of the politician to show their disapproval.
- During the festival, they displayed colorful effigies in the parade.
- In history, effigies were commonly used to represent leaders during protests.
Meaning
The term refers to a likeness or representation of a specific individual, typically created in a three-dimensional form, often for the purposes of making a statement or in protest.
Synonyms
- likeness
- statue
- figure
