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simba

n.
C2 Proficiency US //ˈsɪmbə// UK //sˈɪmbɐ// sim·ba

n. a very old word for a lion. You might see it in old stories or history books about Africa.

n. a lion. An archaic term primarily found in historical texts or early modern literature.


SIMPLE

The ancient king was known as Simba.

CONTEXTUAL

In the old manuscript, the hero is described as a mighty simba who roamed the desert.

COMPLEX

The poet uses the term simba to evoke a sense of primal power and ancient tradition, contrasting the wild beast with the modern city.

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