homage

hom·age

noun \ˈä-mij, ˈhä-\

Definition of HOMAGE

1

a : a feudal ceremony by which a man acknowledges himself the vassal of a lord

b : the relationship between a feudal lord and his vassal

c : an act done or payment made in meeting the obligations of vassalage

2

a : expression of high regard : respect —often used with pay

b : something that shows respect or attests to the worth or influence of another : tribute <his long life filled with international homages to his unique musical talent — People>

Examples of HOMAGE

1. Her book is a homage to her favorite city.
2. <the poem is a moving homage to all who have served in our nation's armed services>

Origin of HOMAGE

Middle English, from Anglo-French homage, omage, from home man, vassal, from Latin homin-, homo human being; akin to Old English guma human being, Latin humus earth — more at humble

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to HOMAGE

Synonyms

accolade, citation, commendation, dithyramb, eulogium, eulogy, encomium, hymn, paean, panegyric, salutation, tribute

Related Words

award, decoration, dedication, honor, prize; acclaim, acclamation, laudation; applause, plaudit(s); bravo, hallelujah, kudo; approval, cachet, compliment, recommendation

Near Antonyms

censure, condemnation, denunciation, indictment, rebuke, reprimand, reproof; admonition, correction, harangue, lecture, sermon

See Synonym Discussion at honor

Other Government and Politics Terms

agent provocateur, agitprop, autarky, cabal, egalitarianism, federalism, hegemony, plenipotentiary, popular sovereignty, socialism