emblem — a heraldic device or symbolic object as a distinctive badge of a nation, organization, or family
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a heraldic device or symbolic object as a distinctive badge of a nation, organization, or family
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈembləm/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother still wears her high school emblem pin, even though she graduated 60 years ago.
- The company's emblem was so confusing that customers thought it was a pizza delivery service instead of a law firm.
- The maple leaf serves as Canada's national emblem.
emblem
NOUN[/ˈembləm/]
a heraldic device or symbolic object as a distinctive badge of a nation, organization, or family
The knight's shield bears a lion emblem, marking his royal house.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Greek emblema, meaning 'something inserted' or 'inlaid ornament.' Originally referring to decorative designs created by embedding precious metals or gems into surfaces, the term later developed metaphorical significance to denote a symbolic representation or badge of identity.
Breakdown
em- (in, into) + ballein (to throw, cast) → emblema (something thrown or inserted in). The compound literally describes the physical act of embedding ornamental elements into a surface.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother still wears her high school emblem pin, even though she graduated 60 years ago.”
“The company's emblem was so confusing that customers thought it was a pizza delivery service instead of a law firm.”
“The maple leaf serves as Canada's national emblem.”
“The team decided to put a rubber duck on their jersey as their official emblem, confusing both fans and opponents.”
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