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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSimulacra
/sɪˈmjuː.lə.krə/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
An image or representation of someone or something.
"The museum displayed simulacra of ancient artifacts, allowing visitors to appreciate their historical significance." - 2
A superficial likeness or representation that lacks the substance of the original.
"In modern media, many simulacra are created that distort reality, leading to a disconnect between perception and truth."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'simulacra' originates from the Latin word 'simulacrum', meaning 'likeness' or 'image'. It evolved through philosophical discourse in the 20th century, particularly in the works of thinkers like Baudrillard, who explored the implications of representations and copies in contemporary society.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Simulacra" is said worldwide
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Simulacre
Transliteration: simu-lak
Script: simulacre
"Le musée a exposé des simulacres d'artefacts anciens."
Simulakrum
Transliteration: zi-mu-lak-rum
"Das Museum zeigte Simulakren antiker Artefakte."
Simulacro
Transliteration: si-mu-la-kro
Script: simulacro
"Il museo ha esposto simulacri di antichi artefatti."
Simulacro
Transliteration: si-mu-la-kro
Script: simulacro
"El museo exhibió simulacros de artefactos antiguos."
Simulacro
Transliteration: si-mu-la-kro
Script: simulacro
"O museu exibiu simulacros de artefatos antigos."
सिमुलाक्रम
Transliteration: simulakram
"संग्रहालय ने प्राचीन कलाकृतियों के सिमुलाक्रम प्रदर्शित किए।"
仿像
Transliteration: fǎngxiàng
"博物馆展示了古代文物的仿像。"
유사물
Transliteration: yusamul
"박물관은 고대 유물의 유사물을 전시했습니다."
模倣品
Transliteration: mohōhin
"博物館は古代の遺物の模倣品を展示しました。"
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