noun
effigy
EH-fuhd-zhee
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
Word Forms
effigies plural
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Etymology
From Latin effigies, "likeness," from effingere, "to fashion" or "portray."