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Simulacrum

Definition

(philosophical/literary) A copy or representation of something, especially one that lacks the substance or authenticity of the original. Often used to critique the nature of reality, identity, or truth in postmodern thought. Typically collocates with 'of', 'a', or 'the'.

Example Sentences

1Jean Baudrillard's concept of the simulacrum challenges traditional notions of reality and representation.
2The hyperreal theme park is a simulacrum of a fantasy world, yet it feels more real than reality itself.
3In Plato's philosophy, the world we experience is merely a simulacrum of the true, eternal realm of Forms.
4The artist's use of digital avatars raises questions about the simulacrum and the nature of identity in the virtual age.
5There is a sense in which all language is a simulacrum, a pale reflection of the world it attempts to describe.

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