MARIONETTE - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

a small figure of a person operated from above with strings by a puppeteer

Synonyms

Marionette, Puppet

📖 Fun Facts About Marionette

  • • Marionettes allowed puppet masters to create lifelike theatrical movement and preserved storytelling techniques in many cultures.

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "marionette" was borrowed from French marionnette.

🧩 Fun Fact

Anglo-Norman French was a unique dialect that developed in England after the Norman invasion.

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