caricaturist

Meanings

• noun

  A person who creates caricatures, which are exaggerated and humorous drawings or portraits of real people or fictional characters.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with caricaturist
mimicrist

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Variants

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caricatural , caricature , caricatures , caricaturist , caricaturists

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Etymology

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From the Italian word 'caricare' meaning 'to load' or 'to charge', possibly due to the way a caricature 'loads' or 'charges' an image with exaggerated features.

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Trivia

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1. Caricaturists have been creating their work for centuries, with some of the earliest known examples dating back to the 15th century.

2. Caricaturists have faced controversy and even censorship for their work, particularly when it comes to political satire and critiques of public figures.

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Related Concepts

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1. Satire: A literary or artistic form of using humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.

2. Cartoonist: A person who creates cartoons, which can include caricatures, comic strips, and editorial cartoons.

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Culture

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Caricaturists have been a significant part of various forms of art and media, including political satire, comic strips, and editorial cartoons. They have been used to critique and comment on societal issues and public figures throughout history.

How to Memorize "caricaturist"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person drawing exaggerated features on a portrait or a character, focusing on the exaggeration and humor.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'caricaturist' with the image of a person holding a pencil and drawing an exaggerated portrait.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Caricaturist Creates Cartoons, Amplifying Real Images To Satirize' to remember the definition of a caricaturist.

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