Transcription
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- [hom-ij, om-]
- /ˈhɒm ɪdʒ, ˈɒm-/
- /ˈhɒm.ɪdʒ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hom-ij, om-]
- /ˈhɒm ɪdʒ, ˈɒm-/
Definitions of homage word
- noun homage respect or reverence paid or rendered: In his speech he paid homage to Washington and Jefferson. 1
- noun homage the formal public acknowledgment by which a feudal tenant or vassal declared himself to be the man or vassal of his lord, owing him fealty and service. 1
- noun homage the relation thus established of a vassal to his lord. 1
- noun homage something done or given in acknowledgment or consideration of the worth of another: a Festschrift presented as an homage to a great teacher. 1
- noun homage Special honor or respect shown publicly. 1
- noun homage speech, event: tribute 1
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Origin of homage
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English (h)omage < Old French, equivalent to (h)ome man (< Latin hominem, accusative of homō; see Homo) + -age -age
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Parts of speech for Homage
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
homage popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
homage usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for homage
noun homage
- deference — Deference is a polite and respectful attitude towards someone, especially because they have an important position.
- tribute — a gift, testimonial, compliment, or the like, given as due or in acknowledgment of gratitude or esteem.
- allegiance — Your allegiance is your support for and loyalty to a particular group, person, or belief.
- reverence — a feeling or attitude of deep respect tinged with awe; veneration.
- loyalty — the state or quality of being loyal; faithfulness to commitments or obligations.
Antonyms for homage
noun homage
- disregard — to pay no attention to; leave out of consideration; ignore: Disregard the footnotes.
- disloyalty — the quality of being disloyal; lack of loyalty; unfaithfulness.
- disrespect — Lack of respect or courtesy.
- treachery — violation of faith; betrayal of trust; treason.
- dishonor — lack or loss of honor; disgraceful or dishonest character or conduct.
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