Meaning of the word ersatz in English

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ersatz

US /ˈer.zɑːts/
UK /ˈer.zɑːts/

Adjective

1.

used instead of something else, usually because the other thing is too expensive or rare:

Example:
I'm allowed to eat ersatz chocolate made from carob beans, but it's a poor substitute for the real thing.
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