caricature

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

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Definition

  1. noun a representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect
  2. verb represent in or produce a caricature of

Etymology

From French caricature, from Italian caricatura, ultimately from Latin carrus, and so not related to character, which is instead ultimately from Ancient Greek χαρακτήρ (kharaktḗr, “type, nature, character”).

In classic literature

Synonyms

imitation, impersonation

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