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Symbol From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search For other uses, see Symbol (disambiguation). "Symbology" redirects here. For other uses, see Symbology (disambiguation). A red octagon symbolizes "stop" even without the word. A symbol is something that represents an idea, a process, or a physical entity. The purpose of a symbol is to communicate meaning. For example, a red octagon may be a symbol for "STOP". On a map, a picture of a tent might represent a campsite. Numerals are symbols for numbers. Personal names are symbols representing individuals. A red rose symbolizes love and compassion. In cartography, an organized collection of symbols forms a legend.Contents [hide] 1 Etymology 2 Definitions 3 Psychoanalysis and archetypes 4 Paul Tillich 5 Role of context in symbolism 5.1 Historical meaning 5.2 Context 6 Symbolic action 7 See also 8 Notes 9 External links [edit] Etymology The word derives from the Greek symbolon meaning token or watchword. It