Meaning & use
mascot
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a person, animal, or object adopted by a group as a symbolic figure, especially one thought to bring good luck.
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The university's mascot dances at every home game to rally the crowd.
The company chose a friendly cartoon bear as its mascot.
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Most often associated with sports teams and schools, but used for any organization's representative figure.
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