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Liliput

Noun - Sense 1: Popular Culture

A term derived from the fictional land of Lilliput in Jonathan Swift's novel Gulliver's Travels, referring to something small or miniature in size.

Sample Sentence:

"The miniature dollhouse was a perfect embodiment of the liliput world."

Noun - Sense 2: Local

A slang term used in some regions to describe a small neighborhood or community.

Sample Sentence:

"I grew up in a quiet liliput where everyone knew each other."

Adjective: Popular Culture

Describing something that takes inspiration from or resembles the imaginary miniature world of Lilliput in Gulliver's Travels.

Sample Sentence:

"The liliput architecture of the model village fascinated onlookers."

Adjective: Local

Describing something characteristic of or relating to a small and close-knit local community.

Sample Sentence:

"The festival celebrated the rich liliput traditions of the town."

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