"Pars pro toto" is a Latin phrase that translates to "a part for the whole." It refers to a figure of speech or rhetorical device in which a part of something is used to represent the whole entity. This technique is often employed in literature, speech, and everyday language to create vivid imagery or to convey meaning more succinctly. For example, when someone refers to "the crown" to mean a monarchy or a king or queen, they are using "pars pro toto.
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