Simple Definition:
* "Transliteration is the process of converting letters from one alphabet to another, like changing Cyrillic to Latin."
Example:
* "The Russian word "привет" (privet) was transliterated as "privet" in English."
Context:
* "To make the foreign names accessible to English readers, the translator used transliteration for the characters."
* "While translation focuses on meaning, transliteration focuses on preserving the original spelling."
Figurative:
* "The author's style was so unique, it felt like a transliteration of their inner thoughts onto the page."
Note: You can also use "transliterate" as a verb:
* "The website transliterates Chinese characters into pinyin for easier pronunciation."
Remember, the specific context and your desired meaning will influence how you use "transliteration" in a sentence.