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Definition of Symbolism

1. Noun. A system of symbols and symbolic representations.

2. Noun. The practice of investing things with symbolic meaning.

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

Definition of Symbolism

1. n. 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.

Definition of Symbolism

1. Noun. Representation of a concept through symbols or underlying meanings of objects or qualities. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Symbolism

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Symbolism

symbolic speech symbolical symbolically symbolicalness symbolicism symbolicisms symbolics symboling symbolisable symbolisation

symbolise symbolised symboliser symbolises symbolising symbolism (current term) symbolisms symbolist symbolistic symbolists

symbolizable symbolization symbolizations symbolize symbolized symbolizer symbolizers symbolizes symbolizing symbolled

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