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Meaning of ersatz

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

ersatz

Pronunciation:/ˈɛəzæts//ɛəɹˈsɑːts/

noun

Definitions

  1. Something made in imitation; an effigy or substitute

    Synonyms:imitationknock off

adjective

Definitions

  1. Made in imitation; artificial, especially of a poor quality

    Example: Back then, we could only get ersatz coffee.

    Synonyms:artificialfauxgingerbreadimitationknock off