Meaning
emblem, symbol
- A visual representation, symbol, or badge representing an organization, nation, or idea
- A person, thing, or event regarded as the quintessential symbol of a quality or condition
In a sentence
La colomba bianca è considerata da secoli l'emblema della pace.
The white dove has been considered the emblem of peace for centuries.
Quell'edificio decadente è diventato l'emblema della crisi economica.
That decaying building has become the emblem of the economic crisis.
I soldati portavano con orgoglio l'emblema della loro divisione.
The soldiers proudly wore the emblem of their division.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| emblema | masculine · singular |
| emblemi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Greek-origin noun ending in '-a' but grammatically masculine (plural 'emblemi').