symbol definition

 An object or name that stands for something else, especially a material thing that stands for something that is not material. The bald eagle is a symbol of the United States of America. The cross is a symbol of Christianity. The Star of David is a symbol of Judaism. symbol definition Something that represents or suggests something else. Symbols often take the form of words, visual images, or gestures that are used to convey ideas and beliefs. All human cultures use symbols to express the underlying structure of their social systems, to represent ideal cultural characteristics, such as beauty, and to ensure that the culture is passed on to new generations. Symbolic relationships are learned rather than biologically or naturally determined, and each culture has its own symbols. The American Heritage® New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. Noun 1. symbol - an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significancesymbol - an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance stock symbol - the letters used to identify listed companies on the securities exchanges where they are traded accolade, honor, laurels, honour, award - a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction; "an award for bravery" signal, signaling, sign - any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message; "signals from the boat suddenly stopped" stigma, stain, brand, mark - a symbol of disgrace or infamy; "And the Lord set a mark upon Cain"--Genesis token, item - an individual instance of a type of symbol; "the word`error' contains three tokens of `r'" type - all of the tokens of the same symbol; "the word `element' contains five different types of character" nose - a symbol of inquisitiveness; "keep your nose out of it" numeral, number - a symbol used to represent a number; "he learned to write the numerals before he went to school" symbolism - a system of symbols and symbolic representations lingam - the Hindu phallic symbol of Siva pound sign, pound - a symbol for a unit of currency (especially for the pound sterling in Great Britain) printed symbol, written symbol - a written or printed symbol dollar mark, dollar sign, dollar - a symbol of commercialism or greed; "he worships the almighty dollar"; "the dollar sign means little to him" monogram - a graphic symbol consisting of 2 or more letters combined (usually your initials); printed on stationery or embroidered on clothing stamp, impression - a symbol that is the result of printing or engraving; "he put his stamp on the envelope" mantle - the cloak as a symbol of authority; "place the mantle of authority on younger shoulders" Crown - the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy; "the colonies revolted against the Crown" staff - a rod carried as a symbol icon - (computer science) a graphic symbol (usually a simple picture) that denotes a program or a command or a data file or a concept in a graphical user interface marking, mark, marker - a distinguishing symbol; "the owner's mark was on all the sheep" identifier - a symbol that establishes the identity of the one bearing it variable - a symbol (like x or y) that is used in mathematical or logical expressions to represent a variable quantity 2. symbol - something visible that by association or convention represents something else that is invisiblesymbol - something visible that by association or convention represents something else that is invisible; "the eagle is a symbol of the United States" symbolic representation, symbolisation, symbolization representational process - any basic cognitive process in which some entity comes to stand for or represent something else crossbones - two crossed bones (or a representation of two crossed bones) used as a symbol danger or death cornucopia, horn of plenty - a goat's horn filled with grain and flowers and fruit symbolizing prosperity death's head - a human skull (or a representation of a human skull) used as a symbol of death oriflamme - an inspiring symbol or ideal that serves as a rallying point in a struggle white feather - a symbol of cowardice allegory, emblem - a visible symbol representing an abstract idea Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc. symbol noun 1. metaphor, image, allegory, sign, representation, token To them the monarchy is a special symbol of nationhood. 2. representation, sign, figure, mark, type, image, token, logo, badge, emblem, glyph I frequently use sunflowers as symbols of strength. 3. sign, mark, letter, character, hieroglyph, ideogram What's the chemical symbol for mercury? Collins Thesaurus of the English Language – Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 © HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002 symbolnoun 1. An object associated with and serving to identify something else: attribute, emblem. 2. A conventional mark used in a writing system: character, sign. verb To serve as an example, image, or symbol of: epitomize, exemplify, illustrate, represent, stand for, symbolize, typify. The American Heritage® Roget's Thesaurus. Copyright © 2013, 2014 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved. TranslationsSpanish / Español Select a language: symbol [ˈsɪmbəl] N 1. (= representation) → símbolo m she became a symbol of hope to the downtrodden → se convirtió en un símbolo de esperanza para los oprimidos 2. (Chem) → símbolo m (Math) → signo m the chemical symbol for mercury → el símbolo químico del mercurio Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005 symbol (ˈsimbəl) noun a thing that is regarded as representing or standing for another. The dove is the symbol of peace.símbolo symˈbolic (-ˈbo-) adjective In the Christian religion, bread and wine are symbolic of Christ's body and blood.simbólico symˈbolically adverb simbólicamente ˈsymbolize, ˈsymbolise verb to be a symbol of or represent by a symbol. A ring symbolizes everlasting love.simbolizar ˈsymbolism noun simbolismo Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary © 2006-2013 K Dictionaries Ltd. symbol → símbolo Multilingual Translator © HarperCollins Publishers 2009 sym·bol n. símbolo, representación o señal que sustituye o representa en la práctica otra cosa o idea. 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