Statues: meaning, definitions and examples
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statues
[ หstรฆtสuห ]
art
Sculptures made of various materials such as stone, metal, or wood, depicting a person, animal, or abstract form. Statues are often used for decoration, commemoration, or religious purposes.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The city park is filled with beautiful statues of historical figures.
- The museum has an impressive collection of ancient statues.
law
A written law enacted by a legislative body. Statues are formal rules that govern a society and are enforceable by the legal system.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The new statue prohibits smoking in public places.
- The government passed a statue to protect the environment.
Translations
Translations of the word "statues" in other languages:
๐ต๐น estรกtuas
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเฅเคฐเฅเคคเคฟเคฏเคพเค
๐ฉ๐ช Statuen
๐ฎ๐ฉ patung-patung
๐บ๐ฆ ััะฐััั
๐ต๐ฑ posฤ gi
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฝซๅ (ใกใใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท statues
๐ช๐ธ estatuas
๐น๐ท heykeller
๐ฐ๐ท ์กฐ๊ฐ์๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชู ุงุซูู
๐จ๐ฟ sochy
๐ธ๐ฐ sochy
๐จ๐ณ ้ๅ (diฤoxiร ng)
๐ธ๐ฎ kipa
๐ฎ๐ธ styttur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผาฏััะฝะดะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แฅแแแแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ heykษllษr
๐ฒ๐ฝ estatuas
Etymology
The word 'statue' originated from the Latin word 'statua', meaning 'image' or 'effigy'. Statues have been created by civilizations throughout history to honor gods, commemorate leaders, and celebrate cultural achievements. The art of sculpting statues has evolved over centuries, with various styles and techniques emerging in different regions of the world.
See also: statuette, statuettes.