symbology

• Sustantivo que designa el estudio, la interpretación o el uso de los símbolos y del simbolismo, así como el conjunto de símbolos o un sistema de representación simbólica.

A noun referring to the study, interpretation, or use of symbols and symbolism.

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1. C1formal

   The academic or systematic study of symbols and their meanings.

   Estudio de los símbolos

   • The course on symbology explores how different cultures use symbols.
   • She wrote a thesis on the symbology of ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs.
   • Understanding symbology is key to interpreting religious art.

   Sinónimosiconographysemiologysemiotics

2. Use of symbolsC1formal

   The practice or system of using symbols to represent ideas or qualities.

   Uso de símbolos

   • The symbology of the flag represents the nation's history.
   • Corporate logos rely on effective symbology to convey brand values.
   • The film's symbology was rich with hidden meanings.

   Sinónimossymbolismsymbolization