emblematic

The definition of emblematic is something that acts as a symbol.

(adjective)

An example of emblematic is the image of a dove representing peace.

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See emblematic in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

of or serving as an emblem; symbolic

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See emblematic in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
Of, relating to, or serving as an emblem; symbolic.

Origin:

Origin: French emblématique

Origin: , from Medieval Latin emblēmaticus, of an emblem

Origin: , from Latin emblēma, emblēmat-, emblem; see emblem

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  • emˌblem·atˈi·cal·ly adverb

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