noun ·3 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The study of ancient symbols. uncountable
2. 2
   The study of that branch of historic theology which treats of creeds and confessions of faith. uncountable
3. 3
   Symbolism. uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

cabalacelebrationcultcultismesotericshocus pocus

Etymology

From French symbolique or Latin symbolicus, from Ancient Greek συμβολικός (sumbolikós, “of or belonging to a symbol”).

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