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

Noun

an object or design chosen to symbolize an organization or idea [Greek emblēma insertion]

emblematic adj

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)

2. representation, symbol, mark, sign, type, token

Translations

emblem [ˈɛmbləm] n → emblema m

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emblem [ˈɛmbləm] n → emblème m

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emblem [ˈɛmbləm] n → Emblem nt;

(symbol) → Wahrzeichen nt

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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 vertauskuva emblème סֶמֶל, אוֹת चिह्न amblem, obilježje jelkép lambang tákn emblema 象徴 상징 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