Associations to the word «Emblematic»

Wiktionary

EMBLEMATIC, adjective. Serving as, or relating to a symbol, emblem or illustration of a type
EMBLEMATIC, adjective. Typical; representative.

Dictionary definition

EMBLEMATIC, adjective. Serving as a visible symbol for something abstract; "a crown is emblematic of royalty"; "the spinning wheel was as symbolic of colonical Massachusetts as the codfish".
EMBLEMATIC, adjective. Being or serving as an illustration of a type; "the free discussion that is emblematic of democracy"; "an action exemplary of his conduct";.

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke