Emblematic
(adjective)
- Representing or symbolizing something by an emblem.
- Characteristic of, typical of, or serving as an emblem of a particular thing.
Origin:
From french émblemique, from latin emblematicus, from greek ἐμβληματικός (emblēmatikós), from ἔμβλημα (émblēma, "inlay, device").
Examples:
- The flag is an emblematic symbol of the country.
- Eagle is an emblematic bird of the United States.
- The Statue of Liberty is an emblematic representation of freedom.
- The Star-Spangled Banner is an emblematic national anthem of the United States.
- The Olympic rings are an emblematic symbol of the Olympic Games.