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Definition ersatz in American English

ersatz adjective

adjective
/ˈerˌzæts/
1

used instead of something better or more expensive

Example

ersatz coffee

Synonyms and related words
instead in lieu (of) on someone’s behalf
2

not real or sincere

Example

an ersatz controversy

Synonyms and related words
insincere forced sugary imaginary hypothetical false
Definition ersatz in American English