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symbolism definition

sym·bol·ism (sim′bə liz′əm)

noun

  1. the representation of things by use of symbols, esp. in art or literature
  2. a system of symbols
  3. symbolic meaning
  4. the theories or practices of a group of symbolists, as in art or literature

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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