signifier
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sig·ni·fi·er

noun \ˈsig-nə-ˌfī(-ə)r\

Definition of SIGNIFIER

1
: one that signifies
2
: a symbol, sound, or image (as a word) that represents an underlying concept or meaning — compare signified

First Known Use of SIGNIFIER

1532

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