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Bildnis — meaning in English

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English meaning

effigy noun A crude model or figure made to represent a person or group, often so it can be mocked, burned, or destroyed in protest.

Senses

Bildnis is used for these senses in English:

effigy A dummy or other crude representation of a person, group or object that is hated.
effigy A likeness of a person.

effigy — full definition

noun A crude model or figure made to represent a person or group, often so it can be mocked, burned, or destroyed in protest.
noun A sculpture or image representing a specific person.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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