MAGOT Meaning and
Definition
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Magot is a term that refers to a type of figurine or decorative object commonly found in European households during the late 17th and early 18th centuries. These objects were typically made of ceramic or porcelain and were designed to resemble a stereotypical representation of an African or Middle Eastern individual, often portrayed in a demeaning and caricatured manner.
The term "magot" originated from the French word "magotte," derived from the Arabic word "makhouta," which means a small figure or doll. Magots were considered to be exotic and highly prized possessions during the time period in which they gained popularity.
These figurines typically depicted an African or Middle Eastern individual in traditional dress, with exaggerated physical features such as exaggerated lips, protruding eyes, and distorted facial expressions. The intent behind these representations was often to reflect colonialist and racist attitudes prevalent during that era.
Despite their historical significance, magots are now widely regarded as offensive and insensitive due to their racist depictions and perpetuation of harmful stereotypes. Consequently, the use and display of magots in contemporary contexts are generally avoided, and their production has significantly declined.
It is essential to acknowledge the troubling history associated with magots and to foster an inclusive and respectful society that rejects racist and derogatory representations of individuals from different cultures.
Common Misspellings for MAGOT
Etymology of MAGOT
The word "Magot" has an interesting etymology. It derives from the Arabic word "māghūzah" (ماغوزة), meaning "silly, stupid, or fool". This Arabic term was then borrowed into Old Spanish as "mago" or "magoz", which denoted a monkey or an ape. From there, it entered Middle English as "magot", retaining its meaning of monkey. Over time, the meaning of "magot" expanded to include a grotesque or ugly figure, particularly in art.
Similar spelling words for MAGOT
- MECD,
- magadhi,
- MGTW,
- MMCDE,
- MCTDE,
- MYCD,
- mcadoo,
- micate,
- MCTTE,
- Mecate,
- mugged,
- MGTD,
- makedo,
- MCKD2,
- MCAAD,
- MKTT,
- muqataa,
- maketa,
- MCD34,
- MCQDT,
- MCADH,
- MCHIT,
- maggette,
- maketu,
- Makkedah,
- MKTU,
- MCDTA,
- mcada,
- magat,
- MKAD,
- MAKAUT,
- MCAUTO,
- MAKIT,
- MGWT,
- muckety,
- MACCAT-CR,
- makati,
- MCD43,
- McWhite,
- MGT,
- makatea,
- mouquet,
- make out,
- mogote,
- MCDDA,
- mukataa,
- mukta,
- FLX/MCT,
- Mogged,
- mugdha,
- MMECT,
- mocatta,
- MCHAT,
- Mugget,
- HMCDA,
- MACD,
- mctighe,
- mikado,
- mukada,
- mikati,
- MQUAD,
- mucked,
- MYOCD,
- Micado,
- Mought,
- MKDI,
- MKTA,
- maquet,
- MIACT,
- MoICT,
- MGD,
- MKT,
- Mocked,
- mahkota,
- magadi,
- magadh,
- MACT/SFBA,
- mckidd,
- MYKAD,
- mukti,
- McKade,
- HMCDU,
- mcgeady,
- MCQT,
- mickeyed,
- MQDA,
- HR-MCT,
- MQOTD,
- mCDAI,
- MAECT,
- MGHD,
- Magdi-el,
- miguet,
- MMCDA,
- megawati,
- MCDEH,
- moquette,
- Magot-pie,
- MoACT,
- MAECD,
- MACDD,
- makkot,
- MCOID-PF,
- maggoty,
- MEKT,
- MCT-1,
- Makoto,
- makeout,
- magadha,
- MoAGD,
- MCAD,
- MCOAT,
- TD-MCT,
- mcquaide,
- miqati,
- maguid,
- Machado,
- maeght,
- MICCD,
- MOKT,
- Majkut,
- mecta,
- megawatt,
- Makeda,
- magoudhi,
- mchattie,
- MCAT,
- miacoid,
- mcatee,
- meggett,
- makutu,
- MCD&R,
- MCTDH/BSE,
- Mictio,
- maqutu,
- muqata,
- MCOID,
- Mucate,
- Mugweed,
- MIAKT,
- Maked,
- MQED,
- MICATA,
- mucoid,
- makwetu,
- muguet,
- magdy,
- maggotier,
- mycoid,
- MAQD,
- MCT/LCT,
- MGDE,
- MICT,
- MCKD1,
- migght,
- Magged,
- MACCAT-CA,
- MOCOD,
- MUCAT,
- MHACCT,
- miacoidea,
- MCTOW,
- meguid,
- makudi,
- makuta,
- MCT,
- makdah,
- MOGGOD,
- mcot,
- Mikito,
- miqat,
- maggot,
- McQuitty,
- mogudu,
- MCTDH,
- MAGTA,
- micht,
- MCUT,
- maqta,
- mCAT2,
- machaut,
- Magda,
- MHCTA,
- MCT2,
- MAGD,
- mcquaid,
- MOGTT,
- MCAHD,
- MEKTT,
- makhado,
- MCD-ROM,
- MMOGTA,
- CP-MCT,
- mikoto,
- MUCDA,
- maket,
- MEAKOD,
- macht,
- MQTW,
- Muchwhat,
- mckiddy,
- MWCTD,
- McDow,
- mcquade,
- X-MCD,
- MGTO,
- makita,
- MCTW,
- magdi,
- macdhui,
- miked,
- MAGTD,
- macoto,
- MACCATT,
- MCT/PBSCT,
- micoud,
- macoute,
- meggido,
- Mockado,
- magwood,
- MEWCD,
- MECTT,
- MCD,
- MCT8,
- Maghet,
- maggotty,
- maquette,
- McAdie,
- MICDE.
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