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homage

/ˈhɒmɪdʒ/

Meanings
  • noun

    An act or expression of respect, honor, or admiration, usually public and formal.

    - "The athletes paid homage to their fallen teammate."
    - "The crowd gave a standing homage to the national anthem."
  • noun

    A tribute or gesture of respect, often made by bending the knee or bowing the head.

    - "The king demanded a homage from his subjects."
    - "The knight paid homage to his lord."

Pronunciation
  1. /oʊˈmɑʒ/



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Synonyms

manred
Rhymes
Words rhyming with homage
montage , prestige , pledge , page , stage , vantage
Variants
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homage , homages , in homage to , pay homage to , pay tribute to , pay tribute/homage to
Etymology
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From Old French 'homage', from 'hom' meaning 'man' + 'age' meaning 'pledge, oath'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'homage' comes from the Old French word 'homage', which means 'pledge' or 'oath'.

  2. In medieval Europe, homage was a formal ceremony where a vassal would pay homage to their lord by touching the lord's knees with their foreheads.

  3. Homage is not just a noun, it can also be used as a verb meaning 'to pay homage to'.


Related Concepts
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  1. tribute: A payment made by a subordinate or dependent to a superior or ruler, often in recognition of superior power or authority.

  2. homage rendered: The act of paying homage, often including a formal declaration of loyalty or allegiance.


Culture
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Homage has been used extensively in literature, art, and history. In literature, homage is paid to great works and authors. In art, homage is paid through the creation of replicas or tributes to famous works. In history, homage was a formal act of fealty, where a vassal would pledge loyalty to their liege lord.

How to Memorize "homage"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a formal ceremony where people pay homage to their leaders.
    - Visualize a person bowing in respect as a form of homage.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'homage' with 'respect' and 'honor'.
    - Think of formal ceremonies or gestures of loyalty when you hear the word 'homage'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic phrase like 'Homage is honor given' to remember the meaning of the word.


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