Arts
symbolism
noun
Definition
The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.
In a sentence
“The use of water symbolism throughout the novel represents both life and uncertainty.”
Synonyms
representationimagerymetaphor
Common collocations
- religious symbolism
- use of symbolism
- political symbolism
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