symbolization

ˌsɪmbələˈzeɪʃən

Definition

Definition of symbolization - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

representation

Rare

the act of using symbols to represent ideas

Rare

The symbolization of peace is often a dove.

representation

psychology

TECH.

unconscious representation of one thing by another

TECH.

In dreams, symbolization can reveal hidden fears.

depiction

emblem

representation

cultural symbols

Rare

visible representation of invisible concepts

Rare

The flag is a symbolization of national pride.

emblem

icon

representation

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Origin of symbolization

Greek, symbolon (token) + -ization (suffix)

Examples of symbolization in a sentence

The symbolization of love is often a heart.
Symbolization in art can be quite profound.
Therapists analyze symbolization to understand patients better.
The sculpture serves as a symbolization of freedom.
Art often acts as a symbolization of human emotions.

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French:symbolisation, représentation symbolique, ...
German:Symbolisierung, Darstellung, ...
Italian:simbolizzazione, rappresentazione simbolica, ...
Spanish:simbolización, emblema, ...
Portuguese:simbolização, representação simbólica, ...
Chinese:象征化, 象征, ...
Japanese:象徴化, シンボリゼーション, ...
Arabic:تَرْمِيز, رَمْزِيَّة نَفْسِيَّة, ...
Hebrew:סִמְלוּת יְצִירָתִית, סִימְבּוֹלִיזַצְיָה, ...
Russian:символизация, символизм, ...
Ukrainian:символізація, символ, ...
Hindi:प्रतीकीकरण, प्रतीकात्मक चित्रण, ...
Bengali:প্রতীকীকরণ, প্রতীকায়ন, ...
Catalan:simbolització, symbolització, ...
Czech:symbolizace, zpodobnění, ...
Danish:symbolisering, symbolrepræsentation, ...
Dutch:symbolisering, symbolisatie, ...
Greek:συμβολική αναπαράσταση, συμβολοποίηση, ...
Hungarian:szimbolizáció, jelképesítés, ...
Khmer:ការតំណាងដោយនិមិត្តសញ្ញា, ការធ្វើឱ្យក្លាយជានិមិត្តសញ្ញា, ...
Korean:상징화, 상징적 표현, ...
Persian:نمادسازی, نماد, ...
Polish:symbolizacja, symbolizowanie, ...
Portuguese (BR):simbolização, ...
Romanian:simbolizare, ...
Swedish:symbolisering, representation, ...
Thai:การใช้สัญลักษณ์, การแทนที่, ...
Turkish:sembolizasyon, temsil, ...
Vietnamese:biểu tượng hóa, sự tượng trưng, ...

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