emblem

em·blem  (mblm)

n.

1. An object or a representation that functions as a symbol. See Synonyms at sign.

2. A distinctive badge, design, or device: trucks marked with the company emblem; the emblem of the air force.

3. An allegorical picture usually inscribed with a verse or motto presenting a moral lesson.

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[Middle English, pictorial fable, from Latin emblma, raised ornament, from Greek, embossed design, from emballein, to insert, set in : en-, in; see en-² + ballein, to throw; see g^wel- in Indo-European roots.]

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emblem [ˈɛmbləm]

n

1. a visible object or representation that symbolizes a quality, type, group, etc., esp the concrete symbol of an abstract idea the dove is an emblem of peace

2. (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Art Terms) an allegorical picture containing a moral lesson, often with an explanatory motto or verses, esp one printed in an emblem book

[from Latin emblēma raised decoration, mosaic, from Greek, literally: something inserted, from emballein to insert, from ballein to throw]

emblematic , emblematical adj

emblematically  adv

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	emblem - special design or visual object representing a quality, type, group, etc. colophon - a publisher's emblem printed in a book (usually on the title page) colours, colors - a distinguishing emblem; "his tie proclaimed his school colors" crest - (heraldry) in medieval times, an emblem used to decorate a helmet Cross - a representation of the structure on which Jesus was crucified; used as an emblem of Christianity or in heraldry pattern, design, figure - a decorative or artistic work; "the coach had a design on the doors" device - an emblematic design (especially in heraldry); "he was recognized by the device on his shield" flag - emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design heraldry - emblem indicating the right of a person to bear arms skull and crossbones - emblem warning of danger or death totem - emblem consisting of an object such as an animal or plant; serves as the symbol of a family or clan (especially among American Indians) totem pole - a tribal emblem consisting of a pillar carved and painted with totemic figures; erected by Indian tribes of the northwest Pacific coast
	2.	emblem - a visible symbol representing an abstract idea allegory symbolic representation, symbolisation, symbolization, symbol - something visible that by association or convention represents something else that is invisible; "the eagle is a symbol of the United States" scarlet letter - the letter A in red; Puritans required adulterers to wear it cupid - a symbol for love in the form of a cherubic naked boy with wings and a bow and arrow donkey - the symbol of the Democratic Party; introduced in cartoons by Thomas Nast in 1874 dove - an emblem of peace eagle - an emblem representing power; "the Roman eagle" elephant - the symbol of the Republican Party; introduced in cartoons by Thomas Nast in 1874 fasces - bundle of rods containing an axe with the blade protruding; in ancient Rome it was a symbol of a magistrate's power; in modern Italy it is a symbol of fascism national flag, ensign - an emblem flown as a symbol of nationality hammer and sickle - the emblem on the flag of the Soviet Union red flag - the emblem of socialist revolution Magen David, Mogen David, Shield of David, Solomon's seal, Star of David - a six-pointed star formed from two equilateral triangles; an emblem symbolizing Judaism badge - an emblem (a small piece of plastic or cloth or metal) that signifies your status (rank or membership or affiliation etc.); "they checked everyone's badge before letting them in" Agnus Dei, Paschal Lamb - figure of a lamb; emblematic of Christ maple-leaf - the emblem of Canada medallion - an emblem indicating that a taxicab is registered spread eagle - an emblem (an eagle with wings and legs spread) on the obverse of the Great Seal of the United States Hakenkreuz, swastika - the official emblem of the Nazi Party and the Third Reich; a cross with the arms bent at right angles in a clockwise direction

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emblem

noun

1. crest, mark, design, image, figure, seal, shield, badge, insignia, coat of arms, heraldic device, sigil (rare) the emblem of the Red Cross

2. representation, symbol, mark, sign, type, token The eagle was an emblem of strength and courage.

Translations

emblem [ˈembləm] N → emblema m

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emblem [ˈɛmbləm] n → emblème m
an emblem of sth → un emblème de qch

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emblem

n → Emblem nt; (of political party, trade also) → Wahrzeichen nt

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emblem [ˈɛmbləm] n → emblema m

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emblem [ˈɛmbləm] n → emblema m

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emblem

n emblem [ˈembləm]

an object chosen to represent an idea, a quality, a country etc The dove is the emblem of peace. simbool شِعار، رَمْز емблема symbol, emblém tegn; symbol; kendemærke das Sinnbild έμβλημα emblema võrdkuju نماد؛ مظهر tunnus emblème סֶמֶל, אוֹת चिह्न amblem, obilježje jelkép lambang tákn emblema 象徴 상징, 표상, 문장(紋章) emblema, simbolis, herbas emblēma; simbols lambang embleem symbol, merke, tegn, emblem godło, symbol emblema emblemă эмблема; символ symbol, emblém znak simbol emblem, sinnebild, symbol สัญลักษณ์ amblem, simge 象徵，徽章 символ; емблема کوئی نشان یا علامت جو کسی ملک یا فکر کے ساتھ مخصوص ہو biểu tượng 象征，徽章

adj embleˈmatic [-ˈmӕtik]

sinnebeelding شِعاري، رَمْزي емблематичен symbolický betegnende; symbolsk; kendetegnende sinnbildlich εμβληματικός emblemático võrdkujuline نمادین؛ نشانه vertauskuvallinen emblématique סִמלִי द्योतक amblemski jelképes perlambangan táknrænn emblematico 象徴的な 상징의, ...을 표상하는 simbolinis simbolisks simbolik emblematisch symbolsk symbolizujący emblemático emble­matic символический symbolický značilen simboličan symbolisk เกี่ยวกับสัญลักษณ์ simgesel 象徵的 символічний علامتی biểu tượng 象征的