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symbolism
/ˈsɪmbəlɪzəm/
noun
symbolika
Also
symbolizm(m)
Definition
The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities, or the practice of investing things with symbolic meaning.
Examples
The symbolism of the dove as a sign of peace is universal across cultures.
Symbolika gołębia jako znaku pokoju jest uniwersalna we wszystkich kulturach.
The artist used rich symbolism in his paintings to convey complex messages.
Artysta używał bogatej symboliki w swoich obrazach, aby przekazać złożone przesłania.
Collocations
religious symbolismpolitical symbolismrich symbolism
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