Definition of 'emblem'
Word forms: plural emblems
1. countable noun
...the emblem of the Soviet Union.
...the Red Cross emblem.
2. countable noun
An emblem is something that represents a quality or idea.
The eagle was an emblem of strength and courage.
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noun
1.
a visible object or representation that symbolizes a quality, type, group, etc, esp the concrete symbol of an abstract idea
the dove is an emblem of peace
2.
an allegorical picture containing a moral lesson, often with an explanatory motto or verses, esp one printed in an emblem book
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Derived forms
emblematic (ˌemblemˈatic) or emblematical (ˌemblemˈatical) adjective
emblematically (ˌemblemˈatically)
adverb
Word origin of 'emblem'
C15: from Latin emblēma raised decoration, mosaic, from Greek, literally: something inserted, from emballein to insert, from ballein to throw noun
verb transitive
4. Rare
to emblematize
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Word origin of 'emblem'
orig., inlaid work < L emblema < Gr emblēma, insertion < emballein < en-, in + ballein, to throw, put: see ball2Example sentences containing 'emblem'
Times, Sunday Times (2007) Times, Sunday Times (2007) Times, Sunday Times (2016) Times, Sunday Times (2010) The Sun (2008)
Maybe it should become our national emblem.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)His designs have become iconic British emblems.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)Can you imagine the population of any other country on earth not knowing which way is the correct way to hoist their national emblem?
The Sun (2011)His emblem is a bear.
COLLINS DICTIONARY OF SAINTS (2004)Named after the working class revolutionary government of that year, many of its designs feature emblems and symbols from the time.
Times, Sunday Times (2010) Times, Sunday Times (2013) Times, Sunday Times (2012) Times, Sunday Times (2006) Times, Sunday Times (2010)Trends of 'emblem'
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Translations for 'emblem'
British English: emblem NOUN
An emblem is a design representing a country or organization.The company's emblem is in black and red.
An emblem is a design representing a country or organization.The company's emblem is in black and red.
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