emblem

noun
UK: /ˈembləm/
US: /ˈembləm/

  1. A picture or object used to represent a country, organization, or idea.

    1. The rose is the emblem of England and you can see it everywhere.
    2. The dove is an emblem of peace, often appearing in political cartoons and speeches.

  2. A design or picture that represents a quality or type of person or thing.

    1. A heart shape is often used as an emblem of love.
    2. For many, the sports car is an emblem of wealth and success in modern society.

Synonyms

symbol representation sign badge crest logo figure mark
emblem transitive-verb

  1. To serve as an emblem; symbolize.

    1. The statue is meant to emblem justice for all citizens in the country.
    2. This painting is intended to emblem the artist's feelings about the war.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "emblem" in English means: A picture or object used to represent a country, organization, or idea., A design or picture that represents a quality or type of person or thing..

The phonetic transcription of "emblem" is /ˈembləm/ in British English and /ˈembləm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "emblem": symbol, representation, sign, badge, crest, logo, figure, mark.

Example usage of "emblem": "The rose is the emblem of England and you can see it everywhere.". More examples on the page.