symbology

noun

sym·bol·o·gy sim-ˈbä-lə-jē

plural symbologies

: the art of expression by symbols

: the study or interpretation of symbols

: a system of symbols

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Spiny holly leaves are richly represented in Christian symbology too. —

Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2024 But this is difficult to exercise in empty offices where the symbology exhibited by power has decreased in employees’ lives. —

Anna Zanardi Cappon, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024 All 10 of the first accounts recommended by TikTok to this account used Nazi symbology or keywords in their usernames or profile photos, or featured Nazi propaganda in their videos. —

David Gilbert, WIRED, 29 July 2024 Right-wing extremist movements, however, which have historically been invested in flag culture and symbology, have in recent years taken to using the upside-down flag in a more consistent fashion. —

Emma Bowman, NPR, 3 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for symbology