Symbolism, DEFINED

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symbolism

Etymology

symbol +‎ -ism.

• Hyphenation: sym‧bol‧ism

Noun

symbolism (countable and uncountable, plural symbolisms)

1. Representation of a concept through symbols or underlying meanings of objects or qualities. [from between 1645 and 1655.]
2. (obsolete) A combining together of parts or ingredients.

Derived terms

• phonetic symbolism
• sound symbolism

Related terms

• symbolic
• symbolist
• symbolize