Emblematic Meaning
/ˌɛmbləˈmatɪk/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjServing as, or relating to a symbol, emblem or illustration of a type.
adjVery typical.
Sentence Examples
He was a brilliant and emblematic scientist.
This deed became one of the most emblematic milestones of the Revolution.
The chamois is an emblematic species of the Alps.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The stark white dove is ____ of peace throughout many cultures.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Her success is ____ of the hard work she put into college.
Word Origin & History
From French emblématique. See emblem.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"All was dreary—all was emblematic of that change and barrenness which passes away from nature, but never from the heart;..."
— 1834, L[etitia] E[lizabeth] L[andon], chapter XII, in Francesca Carrara. […], volume II, London: Richard Bentley, […], (successor to Henry Colburn), →OCLC, page 149:
"With Le Sommer withdrawn, France – now with five in midfield – seemed content to hold on for a deceptively narrow win. Such containment tactics can prove high risk but the only threat England could muster was a shot from Aluko which flew high and wide. It seemed entirely emblematic of their afternoon."
— 2015 June 9, “Women’s World Cup 2015: England beaten by France in Group F opener”, in The Guardian (London):
"The result of yesterday’s meaningful vote in the House of Commons, much like the first in January, was emblematic of a very striking Brexit reality: that the principle barrier to leaving the EU comes from the very people most desperate to see it happen."
— 2019 March 13, Oliver Norgrove, “Hypnotised by cake and unicorns, the Brexit perfectionists have blown it”, in The Guardian:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The stark white dove is ____ of peace throughout many cultures.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Her success is ____ of the hard work she put into college.