effigy
Translation
effigy, dummy
Examples
Protesters burned an effigy of the politician.
Protesters burnt an effigy of the politician.
The coin bears the effigy of the queen.
The coin bears the effigy of the queen.
Grammar Patterns
an ((effigy)) of (sb.) a statue or model of a person Protesters burned an effigy of the politician.
Similar Words
Synonyms: likeness, statue, dummy, representation
Etymology
From Latin 'effigies' (a copy, image), from 'effingere' (to form, portray), from 'ex-' (out) + 'fingere' (to form, shape).
Memory Tips
Often used in a negative context, like burning an effigy in protest. Think of it as a 'figure' made to represent someone.