Synonyms & related words for ersatz

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of ersatz — including substitute, succedaneum, replacement, surrogate, imitation, simulacrum. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to ersatz

Explore words related to ersatz — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include substitutive, replacer, faux, replace, supplanting, knockoff, subrogate, supersedure. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for ersatz

Common synonyms for ersatz include substitute, succedaneum, replacement, surrogate, imitation, simulacrum, fake, substitution — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does ersatz come from?

The word ersatz breaks down into one root of German origin: the root ersatz, from German ersetzen (“substitute, replacement”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.