Simulacrum - Wikipedia A simulacrum (pl : simulacra or simulacrums, from Latin simulacrum, meaning "likeness, semblance") is a representation or imitation of a person or thing [1] The word was first recorded in the English language in the late 16th century, used to describe a representation, such as a statue or a painting, especially of a god
simulacrum - Wiktionary, the free dictionary simulacrum (plural simulacra or simulacrums) A physical image or representation of a deity, person, or thing [H]e crossed the haunted Almo, renowned of yore for its healing virtues, and whose stream the far-famed simulacrum, the image of Cybele,) which fell from heaven, was wont to be laved with every coming spring; […]
SIMULACRUM definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary It lifted its hands in weak defense, shuddering with an astonishing, dry simulacrum of pain 2 meanings: archaic 1 any image or representation of something 2 a slight, unreal, or vague semblance of something; Click for more definitions
simulacrum - definition and meaning - Wordnik It must be understood that the term simulacrum is defined as "a material image, made as a representation of some deity, person, or thing," as "something having merely the form or appearance of a certain thing, without possessing its substance or proper qualities," as "a mere image, a specious imitation or likeness, of something" (OED)