English to English noun 1. an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance  source: wordnet30
2. something visible that by association or convention represents something else that is invisible  the eagle is a symbol of the United States source: wordnet30
3. A visible sign or representation of an idea; anything which suggests an idea or quality, or another thing, as by resemblance or by convention; an emblem; a representation; a type; a figure; as, the lion is the symbol of courage; the lamb is the symbol of meekness or patience.  source: webster1913
verb 4. To symbolize.  source: webster1913
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