symbolisms

sym·bol·ism

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Definitions of symbolisms word

noun symbolisms the practice of representing things by symbols, or of investing things with a symbolic meaning or character. 1
noun symbolisms a set or system of symbols. 1
noun symbolisms symbolic meaning or character. 1
noun symbolisms the principles and practice of symbolists in art or literature. 1
noun symbolisms (initial capital letter) a movement of the late 19th century in French art and literature. Compare symbolist (defs 3b, 4b). 1
noun symbolisms the use of any of certain special figures or marks of identification to signify a religious message or divine being, as the cross for Christ and the Christian faith. 1

before 1645

One of the 44% oldest English words

First recorded in 1645-55; symbol + -ism

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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