simulacre
/ˈsɪmjəˌleɪkər/
noun
- A representation or imitation of a person or thing, often with a negative connotation of being fake or inferior.
- Critics called the film a cheap simulacre of the classic novel, lacking its depth.
- In the age of social media, many people present a simulacre of their lives rather than reality.
- The museum displayed a simulacre of the ancient statue, as the original was too fragile to move.
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