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An emblem is a design that stands for a group or a concept. If you’re Scottish, your family may have an emblem such as a coat of arms that symbolizes your heritage.

Many countries have national emblems, which often feature an animal or other elements that represent significant parts of the country’s history. A national emblem is often shown on flags or official documents such as passports. An emblem can also be an object that represents an idea. An expensive skyscraper could be an emblem of greed, for example, or the apple tree you planted in your backyard could be an emblem of hope.

DEFINITIONS OF: emblem

n special design or visual object representing a quality, type, group, etc.

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a publisher's emblem printed in a book (usually on the title page); colors, colours
a distinguishing emblem; crest
(heraldry) in medieval times, an emblem used to decorate a helmet; Cross
a representation of the structure on which Jesus was crucified; used as an emblem of Christianity or in heraldry; device
an emblematic design (especially in heraldry); flag
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design; heraldry
emblem indicating the right of a person to bear arms; skull and crossbones
emblem warning of danger or death; totem
emblem consisting of an object such as an animal or plant; serves as the symbol of a family or clan (especially among American Indians); totem pole
a tribal emblem consisting of a pillar carved and painted with totemic figures; erected by Indian tribes of the northwest Pacific coast; American flag, Old Glory, Star-Spangled Banner, Stars and Stripes
the national flag of the United States of America; banner, streamer
long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising; battle flag
a flag that leads troops into battle; Jolly Roger, black flag, blackjack, pirate flag
a flag usually bearing a white skull and crossbones on a black background; indicates a pirate ship; Calvary cross, cross of Calvary
a Latin cross set on three steps; Celtic cross
a Latin cross with a ring surrounding the intersection; armorial bearing, bearing, charge, heraldic bearing
heraldry consisting of a design or image depicted on a shield; arms, blazon, blazonry, coat of arms
the official symbols of a family, state, etc.; colors, colours
a flag that shows its nationality; crucifix, rood, rood-tree
representation of the cross on which Jesus died; fanion
a small flag used by surveyors or soldiers to mark a position; Greek cross
a cross with each of the four arms the same length; jack
small flag indicating a ship's nationality; Jerusalem cross
a cross with equal arms, each terminating in a small crossbar; Latin cross
a cross with the lowest arm being longer than the others; Lorraine cross, cross of Lorraine
a cross with two crossbars, one above and one below the midpoint of the vertical, the lower longer than the upper; Maltese cross
a cross with triangular or arrow-shaped arms and the points toward the center; papal cross
a cross with three crossbars; patriarchal cross
a cross with two crossbars; pennant, pennon, streamer, waft
a long flag; often tapering; banner, standard
any distinctive flag; St. Andrew's cross, saltire
a cross resembling the letter x, with diagonal bars of equal length; Confederate flag, Stars and Bars
the first flag of the Confederate States of America; St. Anthony's cross, tau cross
cross resembling the Greek letter tau; tricolor, tricolour
a flag having three colored stripes (especially the French flag); union
a device on a national flag emblematic of the union of two or more sovereignties (typically in the upper inner corner); Union Jack, Union flag
national flag of the United Kingdom; flag of truce, white flag
flag consisting of a piece of white cloth that is hoisted to signal surrender or to ask for a truce; yellow jack
yellow flag hoist on a ship in quarantine; ensign, national flag
an emblem flown as a symbol of nationality

Type of:: design, figure, pattern
a decorative or artistic work

n a visible symbol representing an abstract idea

Synonyms:: allegory

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the letter A in red; Puritans required adulterers to wear it; cupid
a symbol for love in the form of a cherubic naked boy with wings and a bow and arrow; donkey
the symbol of the Democratic Party; introduced in cartoons by Thomas Nast in 1874; dove
an emblem of peace; eagle
an emblem representing power; elephant
the symbol of the Republican Party; introduced in cartoons by Thomas Nast in 1874; fasces
bundle of rods containing an axe with the blade protruding; in ancient Rome it was a symbol of a magistrate's power; in modern Italy it is a symbol of fascism; ensign, national flag
an emblem flown as a symbol of nationality; hammer and sickle
the emblem on the flag of the Soviet Union; red flag
the emblem of socialist revolution; Magen David, Mogen David, Shield of David, Solomon's seal, Star of David
a six-pointed star formed from two equilateral triangles; an emblem symbolizing Judaism; badge
an emblem (a small piece of plastic or cloth or metal) that signifies your status (rank or membership or affiliation etc.); Agnus Dei, Paschal Lamb
figure of a lamb; emblematic of Christ; maple-leaf
the emblem of Canada; medallion
an emblem indicating that a taxicab is registered; spread eagle
an emblem (an eagle with wings and legs spread) on the obverse of the Great Seal of the United States; Hakenkreuz, swastika
the official emblem of the Nazi Party and the Third Reich; a cross with the arms bent at right angles in a clockwise direction; merit badge
a badge award to Boy Scouts in recognition of special projects; insignia
a badge worn to show official position; I.D., ID
a card or badge used to identify the bearer; black belt
a black sash worn to show expert standards in the martial arts (judo or karate); blue ribbon, cordon bleu
an honor or award gained for excellence; button
a round flat badge displaying information and suitable for pinning onto a garment; chevron, grade insignia, stripe, stripes
V-shaped sleeve badge indicating military rank and service; stripe
a piece of braid, usually on the sleeve, indicating military rank or length of service

Type of:: symbol, symbolic representation, symbolisation, symbolization
something visible that by association or convention represents something else that is invisible

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