SYMBOLISM
\sˈɪmbə͡lˌɪzəm], \sˈɪmbəlˌɪzəm], \s_ˈɪ_m_b_əl_ˌɪ_z_ə_m]\
Definitions of SYMBOLISM
- 2006 - WordNet 3.0
- 2011 - English Dictionary Database
- 2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
- 2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
- 1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
- 1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
- 1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
- 1894 - The Clarendon dictionary
- 1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language
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the practice of investing things with symbolic meaning
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an artistic movement in the late 19th century that tried to express abstract or mystical ideas through the symbolic use of images
By Princeton University
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The act of symbolizing, or the state of being symbolized; as, symbolism in Christian art is the representation of truth, virtues, vices, etc., by emblematic colors, signs, and forms.
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A system of symbols or representations.
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The practice of using symbols, or the system of notation developed thereby.
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A combining together of parts or ingredients.
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The science of creeds; symbolics.
By Oddity Software
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A concept that stands for or suggests something else by reason of its relationship, association, convention, or resemblance. The symbolism may be mental or a visible sign or representation. (From Webster, 3d ed)
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Representation by symbols, or signs.
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Symbolist.
By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer
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Representation by symbols or signs: a system of symbols: use of symbols: (theol.) the science of symbols or creeds.
By Daniel Lyons
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Representation by symbols; system of symbols.
By William Hand Browne, Samuel Stehman Haldeman
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