Definition of diorama

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di·o·ram·a    (d-rm, -räm) KEY 

NOUN:

1. A three-dimensional miniature or life-size scene in which figures, stuffed wildlife, or other objects are arranged in a naturalistic setting against a painted background.
2. A scene reproduced on cloth transparencies with various lights shining through the cloths to produce changes in effect, intended for viewing at a distance through an aperture.

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ETYMOLOGY:
French, blend of dia-, through (from Greek; see dia-), and panorama, panorama (from English; see panorama)

OTHER FORMS:
dio·ramic  (-rmk) KEY (Adjective)