Meaning & Definition of Symbolism in English
English⟶
Symbolism
/sɪmbəlɪzəm/
noun
1. A system of symbols and symbolic representations
synonym:
- symbolism
2. The practice of investing things with symbolic meaning
synonym:
- symbolism,
- symbolization,
- symbolisation
3. An artistic movement in the late 19th century that tried to express abstract or mystical ideas through the symbolic use of images
synonym:
- symbolism