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symbolism in Greek

symbolism in Greek is συμβολισμός — symbolism means the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.

symbolism in Greek

συμβολισμός
noun
Pronounced: symvolismos
Representation of a concept through symbols or underlying meanings of objects or qualities. [from between 1645 and 1655.]

What does "symbolism" mean?

  1. noun The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.
    "The novel is rich with religious symbolism."
  2. noun An artistic movement from late 19th-century France and Belgium that used symbols and suggestive imagery instead of literal realism.
    "The painter's dreamlike canvases are considered a landmark of Symbolism."
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symbolism in a sentence

  • The novel is rich with religious symbolism.
  • Colour symbolism plays a big part in the film's visual style.
  • The painter's dreamlike canvases are considered a landmark of Symbolism.

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What is "symbolism" in Greek?

"symbolism" in Greek is συμβολισμός. symbolism means: The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.

How do you pronounce συμβολισμός?

"symbolism" in Greek is συμβολισμός, pronounced "symvolismos".

How do you use "symbolism" in a sentence?

Example: "The novel is rich with religious symbolism." In Greek, "symbolism" is συμβολισμός.

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