symbolism

sym·bol·ism  (smb-lzm)

n.

1. The practice of representing things by means of symbols or of attributing symbolic meanings or significance to objects, events, or relationships.

2. A system of symbols or representations.

3. A symbolic meaning or representation.

4. Revelation or suggestion of intangible conditions or truths by artistic invention.

5. Symbolism The movement, theory, or practice of the late 19th-century Symbolists.

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symbolism [ˈsɪmbəˌlɪzəm]

n

1. the representation of something in symbolic form or the attribution of symbolic meaning or character to something

2. a system of symbols or symbolic representation

3. a symbolic significance or quality

4. (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Art Movements) (often capital) a late 19th-century movement in art that sought to express mystical or abstract ideas through the symbolic use of images See also synthetism

5. (Christian Religious Writings / Theology) Theol any symbolist interpretation of the Eucharist

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symbolism

symbology, defs. 1 and 2.

See also: Images, Representation

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the principles of a literary movement originated during the latter part of the 19th century in France and highly influential in literature written in English, characterized especially by an emphasis upon the associative character of verbal, often private, symbols and the use of synesthetic devices to suggest color and music. — Symbolist, n., adj.

See also: Literature

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Symbolism symbols collectively, 1882.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	symbolism - a system of symbols and symbolic representations symbol - an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance
	2.	symbolism - the practice of investing things with symbolic meaning symbolisation, symbolization practice, pattern - a customary way of operation or behavior; "it is their practice to give annual raises"; "they changed their dietary pattern"
	3.	symbolism - an artistic movement in the late 19th century that tried to express abstract or mystical ideas through the symbolic use of images art movement, artistic movement - a group of artists who agree on general principles

Translations

symbolism [ˈsɪmbəlɪzəm] N → simbolismo m

symbolism [ˈsɪmbəlɪzəm] n → symbolisme m

symbolism

n → Symbolik f; (Art, Liter, = movement) → Symbolismus m

symbolism [ˈsɪmbəˌlɪz/əm] n → simbolismo