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symbolism

Definition

noun: the use of symbols to express or represent ideas or qualities in literature, art, etc.
noun: the art or practice of using 'symbols' especially by investing things with a 'symbolic' meaning or by expressing the invisible or intangible by means of visible or sensuous representations

Examples

What is the 'symbolism' of the lion in the picture? [=what does the lion symbolize in the picture?]
The story was filled with religious 'symbolism'.

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(..) I'm friendly when I drink. Very friendly when I'm grateful. The Guardian are running a fucking live blog and a short piece on the historical symbolism of the pig. '..Only five hours away, 'UKN's Damon Brown analyses the public reaction to the crisis.' 'The kidnap video has been watched (..)
2011 TvShow: Black Mirror Title: The National Anthem Season: 1 Episode 1