symbolic
adjective/sɪmˈbɑlɪk/
Frequency rank: #5,039 most common English word
Meaning
representing something else by way of a symbol; not literal but meaningful.
Example sentence
The white dove is often seen as something deeply symbolic, representing peace around the world.
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