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Definition symbol in American English

symbol noun

[countable] noun
/ˈsɪmb(ə)l/
1

a picture or shape used to represent something

Example

A crescent moon was the symbol of the old Ottoman Empire.

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1.1

a mark, letter, number, etc. used to represent something, for example in chemistry or music

Example

"Fe" is the symbol for iron.

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2

someone or something that represents a particular idea or quality

Example

Many Catholics saw him as a symbol of hope.

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Definition symbol in American English