noun
emblem
EHMB-luhm
noun
1
A symbol or design that represents an idea, organization, or quality, such as a badge or logo.
"The eagle is a common emblem of national pride."
"Each sports team wears its own emblem on the jersey."
2
Something regarded as a representation of a broader idea or quality.
"The dove has long been an emblem of peace."
How to Use Emblem
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA symbol, badge, or image that stands for something else.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
national emblem
emblem of
wear an emblem
Word Forms
emblemed past tense, emblems plural, emblems singular
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Etymology
From Old French embleme, from Latin emblema ("inlaid ornamental work"), ultimately from Greek emblema, "something put in" or inserted.