ideography

noun

ide·og·ra·phy | \ ˌi-dē-ˈä-grə-fē

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Definition of ideography

1 : the use of ideograms

2 : the representation of ideas by graphic symbols

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Only male aristocrats had the leisure, means and authority to learn and use Chinese ideography. — Christopher Knight, latimes.com, "Review: LACMA’s ‘Art of Korean Writing’ reveals the brilliance in each brushstroke," 29 June 2019

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The first known use of ideography was circa 1846

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