Satire: meaning, definitions and examples
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satire
[ หsรฆ.taษชษr ]
literature
Satire is a way of criticizing people or ideas in a humorous way, or a piece of writing or play that uses this style. It is often used to expose and criticize societal issues, politics, and human behavior.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Jonathan Swift's 'Gulliver's Travels' is a classic example of satire.
- In his satirical cartoons, the artist cleverly mocks political leaders and their policies.
Translations
Translations of the word "satire" in other languages:
๐ต๐น sรกtira
๐ฎ๐ณ เคตเฅเคฏเคเคเฅเคฏ
๐ฉ๐ช Satire
๐ฎ๐ฉ sindiran
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฐัะธัะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ satyra
๐ฏ๐ต ้ขจๅบ (ใตใใ)
๐ซ๐ท satire
๐ช๐ธ sรกtira
๐น๐ท hiciv
๐ฐ๐ท ํ์ (pungja)
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุฌุงุก
๐จ๐ฟ satira
๐ธ๐ฐ satira
๐จ๐ณ ่ฎฝๅบ (fฤngcรฌ)
๐ธ๐ฎ satira
๐ฎ๐ธ hรกรฐ
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐัะธัะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแขแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ satira
๐ฒ๐ฝ sรกtira
Word origin
The word 'satire' comes from the Latin word 'satira', which originally referred to a poetic medley. Over the centuries, satire has evolved to become a powerful tool for social commentary and criticism. From ancient Greek playwrights to modern-day comedians, satire has been used to challenge authority, question social norms, and provoke thought. It continues to be a popular form of expression in literature, art, and media.
See also: satirical, satirically, satirist.