noun
effigy
EH-fuhd-zhee
Effigy (noun) means a crude model or figure made to represent a person or group, often so it can be mocked, burned, or destroyed in protest. Example: “Protesters burned an effigy of the politician outside the parliament building.”
noun
1
A crude model or figure made to represent a person or group, often so it can be mocked, burned, or destroyed in protest.
"Protesters burned an effigy of the politician outside the parliament building."
2
A sculpture or image representing a specific person.
"The cathedral contains a stone effigy of the medieval king."
How to use effigy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA dummy or statue made to look like someone, often used as a target for protest.
Common pairings
burn in effigy
stone effigy
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Word forms
- Plural
- effigies
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Etymology
From Latin effigies, "likeness," from effingere, "to fashion" or "portray."
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Rhymes for effigy
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What does “effigy” mean?
The word “effigy” means a crude model or figure made to represent a person or group, often so it can be mocked, burned, or destroyed in protest. In plain terms, a dummy or statue made to look like someone, often used as a target for protest.
How do you pronounce “effigy”?
“Effigy” is pronounced EH-fuhd-zhee (/ˈɛfəd͡ʒi/ in IPA).
How do you use “effigy” in a sentence?
Here is “effigy” used in a sentence: “Protesters burned an effigy of the politician outside the parliament building.”
What part of speech is “effigy”?
“Effigy” is a noun.
Where does the word “effigy” come from?
The word “effigy” comes from Latin. From Latin effigies, "likeness," from effingere, "to fashion" or "portray.".
How many meanings does “effigy” have?
“Effigy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a crude model or figure made to represent a person or group, often so it can be mocked, burned, or destroyed in protest.
