symbolism

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Etymology

Coined between 1645 and 1655 from symbol and -ism.

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈsɪmbəˌlɪzəm/

Noun

symbolism (countable and uncountable; plural symbolisms)

1. Representation of a concept through symbols or underlying meanings of objects or qualities.
2. (obsolete) A combining together of parts or ingredients.

Translations

representation of a concept

• Dutch: symbolisme (nl) n
• Esperanto: simboleco (eo)
• French: symbolisme (fr) m
• Italian: simbolismo (it) m

• Russian: символизм (ru) (simvolízm) m , символика (ru) (simvólika) f  (symbolics)
• Spanish: simbolismo (es) m

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