semiotics
noun/ˌsimiˈɑtɪks/
Frequency rank: #19,261 most common English word
Meaning
The study of signs and symbols and how they create meaning.
Example sentence
Her thesis explored how semiotics helps us understand the hidden meanings behind everyday symbols.
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