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effigies

/ɪˈfɪdʒiːz/ noun · British & US
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What does effigies mean?

noun

A representation of a person, typically made of wood or clay, and often used in a ritual or ceremony, especially to mock or insult the person it represents. A person or thing that is a likeness or representation of another.

Example

"The protesters burned effigies of the government officials to express their discontent."

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