Symbolization (Noun)
Meaning 1
Something visible that by association or convention represents something else that is invisible; "the eagle is a symbol of the United States".
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Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
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Meaning 2
The practice of investing things with symbolic meaning.
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 3
The use of symbols to convey meaning.
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The artist's use of a broken chain in her sculpture was a powerful symbolization of freedom from oppression.
- The company's logo is a symbolization of its commitment to innovation and progress.
- In many cultures, the color white is a symbolization of purity and innocence.
- The rose is often used as a symbolization of love and passion in literature and art.
- The use of the dove as a symbolization of peace is a common motif in religious and cultural iconography.