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Meaning of in effigy | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

With a symbol, usually an effigy, substituted for a real person or thing.

idiomatic

Equivalents

Español efigie
Français effigie
Italiano effigie
Português em efígie

Examples

“to burn in effigy”
“The politician was hanged in effigy by the crowd.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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