Meaning & use
simulacra
Images, representations, or imitations of something that lack the substance or reality of the original.
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The theme park was full of simulacra of famous landmarks from around the world.
Critics argued that social media profiles are often just simulacra of real friendships.
A note on using this word
Simulacra is the plural of simulacrum; the term is common in philosophy and cultural criticism about images replacing reality.
Words with a similar meaning
imitationscopies
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Words with an opposite meaning
originals
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