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em·​blem·​at·​ic | \ ˌem-blə-ˈma-tik How to pronounce emblematic (audio) \
variants: or less commonly emblematical \ ˌem-​blə-​ˈma-​ti-​kəl How to pronounce emblematical (audio) \

Definition of emblematic

: of, relating to, or constituting an emblem : symbolic, representative
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emblematically \ ˌem-​blə-​ˈma-​ti-​k(ə-​)lē How to pronounce emblematically (audio) \ adverb

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the dove is emblematic of the organization's mission to bring some peace to a troubled world
Recent Examples on the Web Before its 2007 purchase, some residents say, the Hilltop House Hotel was emblematic of the town’s offbeat appeal. — Peter Jamison, Washington Post, "Death threats and illegal voting: The war over a luxury resort in Harpers Ferry," 17 Feb. 2020 For many in China, the Wuhan police treatment of Li and seven others is emblematic of the weakness of China’s political system. — Tripti Lahiri, Quartz, "Questions swirl after China attempts to censor news of whistleblowing doctor’s death," 6 Feb. 2020 RFocus is emblematic of a general shift in development of wireless technology and devices. — Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, "New Antenna Tech Could Make Your Phone Signal Ridiculously Strong," 6 Feb. 2020 Legislators often strategically invite guests who are emblematic of America's culture wars. — Katie Surma, azcentral, "Arizona's senators and reps are bringing these guests to the State of the Union address," 4 Feb. 2020 The policy in question is emblematic of the decisions shaping voter eligibility around the country. — NBC News, "'Tidal wave of voter suppression' washes over states, DNC lawyer says," 3 Feb. 2020 Shoa-Shargh's case is emblematic of authorities working to make such events disappear from the public eye. — Defne Gencler, Fortune, "These 10 journalists deserve answers, protection, and justice," 3 Feb. 2020 This view is emblematic of American financial governance since the Second World War. — Joshua Zoffer, The New Republic, "To End Forever War, Keep the Dollar Globally Dominant," 3 Feb. 2020 And in many ways, this game was emblematic of who the Tigers are. — Matthew Vantryon, Indianapolis Star, "Insider: No one can beat Northwestern. If the Tigers lose, they'll beat themselves.," 26 Jan. 2020

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First Known Use of emblematic

1645, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of emblematic was in 1645

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21 Feb 2020

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“Emblematic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emblematic. Accessed 28 Feb. 2020.

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emblematic

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English Language Learners Definition of emblematic

: representing something (such as an idea, state, or emotion) that cannot be seen by itself

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