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Word

simba

Phoneticssim·ba

US/ˈsɪmbə/

UK/sˈɪmbɐ/

Definition

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.

Examples

“The ancient king was known as Simba.”

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

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

Examples

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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