symbology

• Nom désignant l'étude, l'interprétation ou l'usage des symboles et du symbolisme.

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

indénombrable

1. C1formal

   The academic or systematic study of symbols and their meanings.

   Symbologie

   • 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.

   Synonymesiconographysemiologysemiotics

2. Use of symbolsC1formal

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

   Usage des symboles

   • 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.

   Synonymessymbolismsymbolization