effigy
Translation
effigy, likeness, dummy
Examples
Protesters burned an effigy of the politician.
Protesters burned an effigy of the politician.
Grammar Patterns
an effigy of ((sb.)) a representation of a person They burned an effigy of the politician.
Similar Words
Synonyms: statue, model, dummy, figure
Etymology
From Latin 'effigies' (likeness), from 'effingere' (to form, portray).
Memory Tips
Think of a 'figure' or 'image', often used in a negative context like burning an effigy in protest.