Definitions for symbolism
ˈsɪm bəˌlɪz əmsym·bol·ism

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.8 / 8 votes

1. symbolismnoun

   a system of symbols and symbolic representations

2. symbolism, symbolization, symbolisationnoun

   the practice of investing things with symbolic meaning

3. symbolismnoun

   an artistic movement in the late 19th century that tried to express abstract or mystical ideas through the symbolic use of images

WiktionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 2 votes

1. symbolismnoun

   Representation of a concept through symbols or underlying meanings of objects or qualities.

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1. symbolism

   Symbolism is a literary, artistic, or conceptual device where an object, person, character, action, place, or event is used to represent an abstract idea, concept or theme, often with deeper or more complex meaning beyond its literal interpretation. This technique is used to convey hidden or implicit messages, emphasize certain emotions, or highlight particular ideas.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Symbolismnoun

   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. Symbolismnoun

   a system of symbols or representations

3. Symbolismnoun

   the practice of using symbols, or the system of notation developed thereby

4. Symbolismnoun

   a combining together of parts or ingredients

5. Symbolismnoun

   the science of creeds; symbolics

The Nuttall EncyclopediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Symbolism

   has been divided into two kinds, symbolism of colour and symbolism of form. Of colours, black typifies grief and death; blue, hope, love of divine works, divine contemplation, piety, sincerity; pale blue, power, Christian prudence, love of good works, serene conscience; gold, glory and power; green, faith, immortality, resurrection, gladness; pale green, baptism; grey, tribulation; purple, justice, royalty; red, martyrdom for faith, charity, divine love; rose-colour, martyrdom; saffron, confessors; scarlet, fervour and glory; silver, chastity and purity; violet, penitence; white, purity, temperance, innocence, chastity, and faith in God. Instances of form: Anchor typifies hope; palm, victory; sword, death or martyrdom; the lamb, Christ; unicorn, purity. Of stones, moreover, the amethyst typifies humility; diamond, invulnerable faith; sardonyx, sincerity; sapphire, hope, &c.

U.S. National Library of MedicineRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Symbolism

   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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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of symbolism in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of symbolism in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of symbolism in a Sentence

1. Republican Gov. Pat McCrory:

   That's clearly the flag that has been hijacked by people that are misusing that symbolism to set the wrong tone for our nation and for North Carolina.

2. Anne Austin:

   Its highly likely that with more evidence, well find clearer patterns to the location and symbolism of these tattoos, but that will have to wait weve conducted more research.

3. Devesh Kapur:

   It's symbolism, yes, but symbolism should not be seen as irrelevant.

4. Michael Shellenberger:

   The media publicity, the fund-raising, the mass membership mobilization are all incentives to do more of these acts. but underneath all that symbolism, only technology has the answers to a problem of this scale, and for that we need to get governments to act.

5. Karen Bass:

   You see the man being compliant, you see the police officer -- acting with complete impunity -- looking at the camera while he is literally murdering this man. The symbolism of that was he was so arrogant about what he was doing. He thought,' It's just a black man, nobody is going to do anything to me.'.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=symbolism
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Symbolism
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/symbolism
5. ^ The Nuttall Encyclopedia
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/12342/pg12342-images.html#Symbolism