English · Word Candidate

emblem

/ˈɛmbləm/

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Also seen as: emblems

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Meaning · English

A representative symbol, such as a trademark, a badge or logo.

Noun

The medical trucks were emblazoned with the emblem of the Red Cross.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Something that represents a larger whole.

Noun

The rampant poverty in the ethnic slums was just an emblem of the group's disenfranchisement by the society as a whole.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “emblem” mean?

A representative symbol, such as a trademark, a badge or logo.

Is “emblem” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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