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- used instead of something else, usually because the other thing is too expensive or rare: I'm allowed to eat ersatz chocolate made from carob beans, but it's a poor substitute for the real thing.
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The main definitions of the adjective ersatz are (1) serving as a substitute, and (2) artificial. It’s a German loanword of relatively recent origin (late 19th century), but it’s well established in English and hence doesn’t need to be italicized in normal use.
ERSATZ definition: 1. used instead of something else, usually because the other thing is too expensive or rare: 2…. Learn more.
ERSATZ meaning: 1. used instead of something else, usually because the other thing is too expensive or rare: 2…. Learn more.
Definitions of 'ersatz'. 1. If you describe something as ersatz, you dislike it because it is not genuine and is a poor imitation of something better. [written, disapproval] [...] 2. An ersatz product is a poor quality product that is used to replace something that is not available. [old-fashioned] [...] More.
masculine noun , no plural. substitute (auch Sport); (für Altes, Zerbrochenes, Mitarbeiter) replacement; (inf: = die Ersatzspieler) substitutes pl; (Mil) (= Ersatztruppen) replacements pl; (= Reserveheer) reserves pl; (= das Ersetzen) replacement, substitution; (durch Geld) compensation; (von Kosten) reimbursement.
The meaning of ERSATZ is being a usually artificial and inferior substitute or imitation. How to use ersatz in a sentence. Did you know?
Britannica Dictionary definition of ERSATZ. [more ersatz; most ersatz] : copied from something else and usually not as good as the original : fake. an apartment complex designed as an ersatz Mediterranean villa.
