Definition token in British English

token adjective

adjective

/ˈtəʊkən/

done simply in order to show people that you are doing something and not because what you do has any real importance or effectiveness

Example

There was only a token protest against the new system.

Example

a token gesture

Synonyms and related words

actions speak louder than words amateur at someoneâs request/at the request of someone

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