Associations to the word «Ersatz»

Wiktionary

ERSATZ, adjective. Made in imitation; artificial, especially of an inferior quality.
ERSATZ, noun. Something made in imitation; an effigy or substitute.

Dictionary definition

ERSATZ, noun. An artificial or inferior substitute or imitation.
ERSATZ, adjective. Artificial and inferior; "ersatz coffee"; "substitute coffee".

Wise words

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