Meaning & use
Symbolization
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The act or process of representing something by a symbol or symbols.
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The artist's use of doves throughout the mural is a clear symbolization of peace.
Psychologists study symbolization as a way the unconscious mind represents hidden fears and desires.
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The word appears frequently in psychology, particularly in psychoanalytic theory, to describe how dreams and unconscious thoughts are expressed through symbols.
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