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		View usage for:  (embləm) Word forms: plural emblems1. countable nounAn emblem is a design representing a country or organization.  ...the emblem of the Soviet Union. [+ of]  ...the Red Cross emblem. Synonyms: crest, mark, design, image More Synonyms of emblem   2. countable nounAn emblem is something that represents a quality or idea.  The eagle was an emblem of strength and courage. [+ of] Synonyms: representation, symbol, mark, sign More Synonyms of emblem    emblem in British English (ˈɛmbləm) noun1. a visible object or representation that symbolizes a quality, type, group, etc, esp the concrete symbol of an abstract idea  the dove is an emblem of peace  2. an allegorical picture containing a moral lesson, often with an explanatory motto or verses, esp one printed in an emblem book    Derived forms emblematic (ˌemblemˈatic) or emblematical (ˌemblemˈatical) adjective emblematically (ˌemblemˈatically) adverb  Word origin C15: from Latin  emblēma raised decoration, mosaic, from Greek, literally: something inserted, from  emballein to insert, from  ballein to throw emblem in American English (ˈɛmbləm)   noun1.  Obsolete  a picture with a motto or verses, allegorically suggesting some moral truth, etc.  2.   a visible symbol of a thing, idea, class of people, etc.; object or representation that stands for or suggests something else   the cross is an emblem of Christianity  3.   a sign, badge, or device     Word origin orig., inlaid work < L  emblema < Gr  emblēma, insertion <  emballein <  en-, in +  ballein, to throw, put: see  ball 2Examples of 'emblem' in a sentenceemblem  These cars have become emblems of all our environmental crimes.The rainforest has become an emblem of human despair.The brothers have become emblems of the different systems.The artefact in your hand becomes a visual emblem of what you hear.Swans are a national emblem of this land.Maybe it should become our national emblem.His designs have become iconic British emblems.Can you imagine the population of any other country on earth not knowing which way is the correct way to hoist their national emblem?His emblem is a bear.Named after the working class revolutionary government of that year, many of its designs feature emblems and symbols from the time.Its embroidery featured a wealth of detail, including floral emblems of the Commonwealth countries.Now the Government is acting to protect one of the country 's national emblems.Instead of being a symbol of medical triumph, Herceptin has become an emblem of bureaucratic mess.She has become an emblem of ourselves: what we would like to be, how we would like to be seen. British English:  emblem NOUN An emblem is a design representing a country or organization. The company's emblem is in black and red.  - American English: emblem
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   Definition an object or design chosen to symbolize an organization or idea the emblem of the Red Cross Synonyms mark design image shield heraldic device sigil (rare)   Definition an object or design chosen to symbolize an organization or idea The eagle was an emblem of strength and courage.   Additional synonymsDefinition a distinguishing emblem or mark worn to show membership or achievement a badge depicting a party leader Synonyms image,  brand,  stamp,  identification,  crest,  emblem,  insigniaDefinition the heraldic emblem of a family or organization the family coat of arms Synonyms heraldry,  crest,  insignia,  escutcheon,  blazonry Definition an illustration or diagram in a text Figure 26 shows a small circular garden of herbs. Synonyms diagram,  drawing,  picture,  illustration,  representation,  sketch,  emblem |