Definition of Symbolism. Meaning of Symbolism. Synonyms of Symbolism

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Definition of Symbolism

Symbolism
Symbolism Sym"bol*ism, n. 1. 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. 2. A system of symbols or representations. 3. (Chem.) (a) The practice of using symbols, or the system of notation developed thereby. (b) A combining together of parts or ingredients. [Obs.] 4. (Theol.) The science of creeds; symbolics.

Meaning of Symbolism from wikipedia

- Look up symbolism or symbolize in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Symbolism or symbolist may refer to: Symbolism (arts), a 19th-century movement rejecting...
- Symbolism was a late 19th-century art movement of French and Belgian origin in poetry and other arts s****ing to represent absolute truths symbolically...
- The punk subculture has also had a close ****ociation with anarchist symbolism. The red banner, which has always stood for liberty, frightens the executioners...
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- Buddhist symbolism is the use of symbols (Sanskrit: pratīka) to represent certain aspects of the Buddha's Dharma (teaching). Early Buddhist symbols which...
- (the current flag of Germany). In Mein Kampf, Adolf Hitler described the symbolism of the **** flag: "The red expressed the social thought underlying the...
- Communist symbolism represents a variety of themes, including revolution, the proletariat, the peasantry, agriculture, or international solidarity. Communist...
- (PDF).[permanent dead link] Stanton, Kristen M. (2020-12-30). "Snake Symbolism, Snake Meaning & The Snake Spirit Animal". UniGuide. Retrieved 2021-10-04...
- Color symbolism in art and anthropology refers to the use of color as a symbol in various cultures. There is great diversity in the use of colors and...
- In linguistics, sound symbolism is the resemblance between sound and meaning. It is a form of linguistic iconicity. For example, the English word ding...