Meaning & Definition of word "Emblematic"

Emblematic

/ˌɛm.blɪˈmæt.ɪk/

adjective:

  • 1. Serving as a symbol or emblem; representative.
    • Example: The golden eagle is emblematic of strength and freedom.
  • 2. Symbolically significant; representing a particular quality or concept.
    • Example: The broken chains were emblematic of the country's fight for independence.
  • 3. Relating to or serving as an emblem.
    • Example: Her actions were emblematic of the commitment to social justice.
  • 4. Typical or characteristic of a particular group or category.
    • Example: The artist's work is emblematic of the modern abstract movement.

Etymology

From the Middle French 'emblématique', derived from the term 'embleme'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

emblematic of:

indicating a particular characteristic or quality.

emblematic figure:

a person or thing that serves as a symbol.

emblematic act:

an action that symbolizes a broader idea or theme.

Related Words

emblem:

a symbolic object or image representing a particular quality or concept.

symbolic:

serving as a symbol or representation.

icon:

a representation or a symbol that is widely recognized.

Slang Meanings of emblematic