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simulacrum - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'simulacrum' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Simulacrum [ n.]
- A likeness; a semblance; a mock appearance; a sham; -- now usually in a derogatory sense.

Meaning of 'simulacrum' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . simulacrum [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a representation of a person (especially in the form of sculpture)
Example in sentence:
  • the coin bears an effigy of Lincoln;
  • the emperor's tomb had his image carved in stone

Nearby Words:

sima simagre simar simarre simblot simia simial simian similar similarity

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