#symbolic_representation__symbol__symbolization__symbolisation  something visible that by association or convention represents something else that is invisible; "the eagle is a symbol of the United States"
  supertype:  description_medium__descriptionmedium (pm)  e.g., a syntax, a language, a script, a structure
  subtype:  crossbones  two crossed bones (or a representation of two crossed bones) used as a symbol danger or death
  subtype:  death's_head__death'shead  a human skull (or a representation of a human skull) used as a symbol of death
  subtype:  white_feather__whitefeather  a symbol of cowardice
  subtype:  emblem.symbolic_representation__allegory  a visible symbol representing an abstract idea
     subtype:  scarlet_letter__scarletletter  the letter A in red; Puritans required adulterers to wear it
     subtype:  donkey  the symbol of the Democratic Party; introduced in cartoons by Thomas Nast in 1874
     subtype:  dove.emblem  an emblem of peace
     subtype:  eagle  an emblem representing power; "the Roman eagle"
     subtype:  elephant.emblem  the symbol of the Republican Party; introduced in cartoons by Thomas Nast in 1874
     subtype:  fasces  bundle of rods containing an axe with the blade protruding; in ancient Rome it was a symbol of a magistrate's power; in modern Italy it is a symbol of Fascism
     subtype:  national_flag__flag__ensign  an emblem flown as a symbol of nationality
        subtype:  American_flag__Stars_and_Stripes__Star-Spangled_Banner__Old_Glory  the national flag of the United States of America
        subtype:  Stars_and_Bars__Confederate_flag  the first flag of the Confederate States of American
     subtype:  hammer_and_sickle  the emblem on the flag of the Soviet Union
     subtype:  Star_of_David__Magen_David__Mogen_David  an emblem symbolizing Judaism; hexagram
     subtype:  badge  an emblem (a small piece of plastic or cloth or metal) that signifies your status (rank or membership or affiliation etc.); "they checked everyone's badge before letting them in"
        subtype:  merit_badge__meritbadge  a badge award to Boy Scouts in recognition of special projects
        subtype:  insignia  a badge worn to show official position
           subtype:  caduceus  an insignia used by the medical profession; modeled after the staff of Hermes
           subtype:  insignia_of_rank  an insignia worn on a military uniform
           subtype:  shoulder_flash  (British) something worn on the shoulder of a military uniform as an emblem of a division etc.
           subtype:  service_stripe__servicestripe__hashmark__hash_mark  an insignia worn to indicate years of service
           subtype:  cordon.insignia  cord or ribbon worn as an insignia of honor or rank
           subtype:  wings.insignia__wing  stylized bird wings worn as an insignia by qualified pilots or air crew members
        subtype:  ID__I.D.  a card or badge used to identify the bearer
        subtype:  black_belt__blackbelt  a black sash worn to show expert standards in the martial arts (judo or karate)
        subtype:  blue_ribbon__cordon_bleu  an honor or award gained for excellence
        subtype:  stripes__chevron__grade_insignia__gradeinsignia  V-shaped sleeve badge indicating military rank and service
        subtype:  stripe  a piece of braid, usually on the sleeve, indicating military rank or length of service
     subtype:  Paschal_Lamb__Agnus_Dei  figure of a lamb; emblematic of Christ
     subtype:  maple-leaf__mapleleaf  the emblem of Canada
     subtype:  medallion  an emblem indicating that a taxicab is registered
     subtype:  spread_eagle.emblem__spreadeagle  an emblem (an eagle with wings and legs spread) on the obverse of the Great Seal of the United States
     subtype:  swastika__Hakenkreuz  the official emblem of the Nazi Party and the German Third Reich; a cross with the arms bent at right angles in a clockwise direction

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