substitut

Definitions of substitut
  1. noun
    a person or thing that takes or can take the place of another
    synonyms: remplaçant
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    type of:
    équivalent
    a person or thing equal to another in value or measure or force or effect or significance etc
  2. noun
    someone who takes the place of another person
    synonyms: remplacement, remplaçant, remplaçante, substitution, suppléant(e)
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    type of:
    doublure
    someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)
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