Difference between Symbol and Emblem

What is the difference between Symbol and Emblem?

Symbol as a noun is a character or glyph representing an idea, concept or object. while Emblem as a noun is a representative symbol, such as a trademark or logo.

Symbol

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A character or glyph representing an idea, concept or object. Any object, typically material, which is meant to represent another (usually abstract) even if there is no meaningful relationship. A type of noun whereby the form refers to the same entity independently of the context; a symbol arbitrarily denotes a referent. See also icon and index. A summary of a dogmatic statement of faith.

Emblem

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A representative symbol, such as a trademark or logo.Something which represents a larger whole.

We hope you now know whether to use Symbol or Emblem in your sentence.

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