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simulacrum

Syllabification: (sim·u·la·crum)

Pronunciation: /ˌsimyəˈlākrəm, -ˈlak-/

Definition of simulacrum

noun (plural simulacra /-ˈlākrə, -ˈlakrə/ or simulacrums)

an image or representation of someone or something:a small-scale simulacrum of a skyscraper
an unsatisfactory imitation or substitute:a bland simulacrum of American soul music