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symbolism in Irish

symbolism in Irish is siombalachas — symbolism means the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.

symbolism in Irish

siombalachas
noun
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 Irish?

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

How do you use "symbolism" in a sentence?

Example: "The novel is rich with religious symbolism." In Irish, "symbolism" is siombalachas.

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