symbolic representation

Noun
  1. is a type of: representational process - any basic cognitive process in which some entity comes to stand for or represent something else
    subtypes:
    • crossbones - two crossed bones (or a representation of two crossed bones) used as a symbol danger or death
    • cornucopia, horn of plenty - a goat's horn filled with grain and flowers and fruit symbolizing prosperity
    • death's head - a human skull (or a representation of a human skull) used as a symbol of death
    • oriflamme - an inspiring symbol or ideal that serves as a rallying point in a struggle
    • white feather - a symbol of cowardice
    • allegory, emblem - a visible symbol representing an abstract idea
    same as: symbol, symbolisation, symbolization

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