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sym·bol·ism
 symbolism
- pronunciation:
- sIm
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lih
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noun |
| definition 1: |
the practice of expressing things, as in art or literature, by means of symbols.
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| definition 2: |
a particular system of symbols.
Christian symbolism. |
| definition 3: |
the symbolic meaning or meanings of a thing or event.
the obscure symbolism of her novel |
| related words: |
allegory |
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