symbolism
gb/sˈɪmbəlˌɪzəm/ us/sˈɪmbəlˌɪzəm/
B2
Inglese
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Sostantivo
B2
abstract
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Use of symbols for meaning
the use of objects, images, colors, or actions to stand for deeper ideas or feelings
Schema d'uso:
symbolism in [something]
Errore comune:
Do not confuse symbolism with symbol. A symbol is the thing that represents an idea; symbolism is the use of symbols or their meanings.
Sinonimi
symbolic representation (more explicit and slightly more formal)
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imagery (often refers to descriptive or visual language, not only symbols)
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allegory (a whole story or image system with a hidden symbolic meaning)
Contrari
literalness (the quality of meaning exactly what is said or shown, without symbolic meaning)
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realism (representation of things as they are rather than through symbolic meanings)
Collocazioni
religious symbolism
|political symbolism
|literary symbolism
|visual symbolism
|powerful symbolism
|rich symbolism
|use symbolism
|employ symbolism
|symbolism in art
|symbolism in literature
Temi
art
|literature
|culture
|religion
|communication
Esempi
- The novel uses bird symbolism to explore freedom and escape.
- Color symbolism is important in many wedding traditions around the world.
- The director filled the film with religious symbolism, from the lighting to the final image.
Esempi per chi studia
- The white dove is an example of symbolism.
- The poem uses symbolism to talk about death.
Sostantivo
B2
abstract
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Symbolic meaning of something
the deeper meaning that people connect with an object, color, action, or event
Schema d'uso:
the symbolism of [something]
Errore comune:
Use the symbolism of something when talking about its meaning: “the symbolism of the flag,” not usually “the symbolism about the flag.”
Sinonimi
symbolic meaning (clearer and more direct in everyday explanation)
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significance (broader; can mean importance as well as symbolic meaning)
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connotation (refers to suggested associations, especially of words or images)
Contrari
literal meaning (the direct meaning, without deeper symbolic interpretation)
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practical effect (what something actually does, rather than what it represents)
Collocazioni
the symbolism of colors
|the symbolism of the flag
|the symbolism of flowers
|historical symbolism
|cultural symbolism
|national symbolism
|clear symbolism
|obvious symbolism
|complex symbolism
|understand the symbolism
Temi
meaning
|culture
|communication
|society
Esempi
- The symbolism of the broken mirror is explained near the end of the film.
- Many people understood the apology’s symbolism, even though it did not change the law.
- The black clothing carried strong symbolism at the protest.
Esempi per chi studia
- Do you know the symbolism of this flower?
- The flag has important symbolism for many people.
Sostantivo
formal
C1
entity
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System of symbols
a group of symbols used together in a particular area or tradition
Schema d'uso:
[field/culture] symbolism
Errore comune:
This meaning is more formal and less common than the general meaning “use of symbols.” In everyday English, system of symbols or notation may sound clearer.
Sinonimi
notation (used especially for formal symbols in mathematics, music, science, or logic)
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symbol system (more transparent and common in general explanation)
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iconography (often refers to the traditional images and symbols used in art or religion)
Contrari
plain language (communication using ordinary words rather than symbols or notation)
Collocazioni
mathematical symbolism
|chemical symbolism
|religious symbolism
|alchemical symbolism
|traditional symbolism
|a system of symbolism
|develop a symbolism
|interpret a symbolism
Temi
communication
|education
|science
|religion
|culture
Esempi
- Students must learn the basic mathematical symbolism before they can read the proof.
- The temple carvings belong to a complex system of religious symbolism.
- The article explains the symbolism used in medieval maps.
Esempi per chi studia
- Music has its own symbolism.
- The chart uses scientific symbolism.
Sostantivo
C1
abstract
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Symbolist art and literature movement
an art and literature movement that expressed feelings and ideas through symbols rather than realistic detail
Schema d'uso:
Symbolism
Errore comune:
This historical movement is often capitalized: Symbolism. Do not confuse it with the general noun symbolism.
Sinonimi
Symbolist movement (more explicit name for the historical movement)
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decadent movement (related literary/artistic movement, not exactly the same)
Contrari
realism (an artistic approach focused on ordinary life and realistic detail)
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naturalism (a related realistic movement emphasizing environment, heredity, and social conditions)
Collocazioni
French Symbolism
|European Symbolism
|the Symbolism movement
|Symbolism in poetry
|Symbolism in painting
|Symbolist art
|Symbolist poetry
Temi
art
|literature
|history
|culture
Esempi
- Symbolism influenced many modernist poets and painters.
- The course begins with French Symbolism and then moves on to early modernism.
- In Symbolism, a landscape may suggest a state of mind rather than simply show a real place.
Esempi per chi studia
- Symbolism was important in European art.
- The poet is connected with Symbolism.
Grammatica
Forma base
symbolism
IPA
GB/sˈɪmbəlˌɪzəm/
US/sˈɪmbəlˌɪzəm/
Sillabe e accento
sym - bol - ism (3 sillabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (sym)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: symbolism
- Plural: symbolism, symbolisms
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