Statue: meaning, definitions and examples
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statue
[ หstรฆtสuห ]
art
A carved or cast figure of a person or animal, especially one that is life-size or larger.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The museum had a collection of ancient Greek statues.
- She admired the beautiful marble statue in the park.
law
A written law passed by a legislative body and set down in a formal document.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The new statue prohibits smoking in public places.
- The city council voted to introduce a new statue to protect the environment.
Translations
Translations of the word "statue" in other languages:
๐ต๐น estรกtua
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเฅเคฐเฅเคคเคฟ
๐ฉ๐ช Statue
๐ฎ๐ฉ patung
๐บ๐ฆ ััะฐััั
๐ต๐ฑ posฤ g
๐ฏ๐ต ๅ
๐ซ๐ท statue
๐ช๐ธ estatua
๐น๐ท heykel
๐ฐ๐ท ์กฐ๊ฐ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชู ุซุงู
๐จ๐ฟ socha
๐ธ๐ฐ socha
๐จ๐ณ ้ๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ kip
๐ฎ๐ธ stytta
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผาฏััะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แฅแแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ heykษl
๐ฒ๐ฝ estatua
Etymology
The word 'statue' comes from the Latin word 'statua' which means 'a standing figure'. Statues have been used for thousands of years to depict gods, leaders, and historical figures. They can be found in various materials such as stone, marble, bronze, and more modern materials like plastic and fiberglass. Statues play an important role in art, culture, and history, representing ideals, beliefs, and memories of different civilizations.
Word Frequency Rank
At #6,251 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.
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