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symbolization

[ sim-buh-luh-zey-shuhn ]

noun

  1. the act or process of symbolizing.
  2. Psychoanalysis. an unconscious mental process whereby one object or idea comes to stand for another through some part, quality, or aspect that the two share in common, with the symbol carrying the emotional feelings vested in the initial object or idea.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of symbolization1

First recorded in 1595–1605; symbolize + -ation

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Example Sentences

I have already referred to the crowds interest in games and athletic events as an innocent symbolization of conflict.

According to the early Christian symbolization, the ship denoted the Church.

The spirit of inner worship was not lost in its outward symbolization.

Besides time, mood was also expressed by the primitive Indo-European verb, recourse being had to symbolization for the purpose.

The simplification of life is attained in dreams through three processes, visualization, condensation and symbolization.

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