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Emblematic Definition & Meaning

emblematic
adjective
  1. serving as a visible symbol for something abstract; "a crown is emblematic of royalty"; "the spinning wheel was as symbolic of colonical Massachusetts as the codfish"
  2. being or serving as an illustration of a type; "the free discussion that is emblematic of democracy"; "an action exemplary of his conduct"

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What does emblematic mean?
serving as a visible symbol for something abstract; "a crown is emblematic of royalty"; "the spinning wheel was as symbolic of colonical Massachusetts as the codfish" being or serving as an illustration of a type; "the free discussion that is emblematic of democracy"; "an action exemplary of his conduct"
What part of speech is emblematic?
Emblematic is an adjective.
How many definitions does emblematic have?
Emblematic has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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