emblematic
adjective/ˌɛmbləˈmætɪk/
Frequency rank: #14,721 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
serving as a symbol of something; representative or symbolic.
Example sentence
The bald eagle is considered emblematic of American freedom and strength.
Synonyms & related words
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