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Definition of homage noun from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

homage

noun

NAmE//ˈhɑmɪdʒ//

, NAmE//ˈɑmɪdʒ//

[uncountable, countable, usually singular] homage (to somebody/something) (formal)

something that is said or done to show respect for someone The kings of France paid homage to no one. He describes his book as “a homage to my father.” They stood in silent homage around the grave.

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