replica
/ˈɹɛplɪkə/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: replicas · repliche
Sense 1
Meaning · English
An exact copy.
Noun
Examples
The statue on the museum floor is an authentic replica.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A copy made at a smaller scale than the original.
Noun
Examples
He collected replicas of old cars.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “replica” mean?
An exact copy.
Is “replica” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.