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Added 9 October 2026

emblematic

/ˌɛmbləˈmatɪk/ adjective

adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about emblematic at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Serving as a visible symbol for something abstract.
a crown is emblematic of royalty
Being or serving as an illustration of a type.
the free discussion that is emblematic of democracy

Origin

From French emblématique. See emblem.

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