symbol of peace
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3.1
- noun
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símbolo de la paz
- "But it is still a symbol of peace," said Rawls.
- dove is a symbol of peace
Examples
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"But the circle is a symbol of peace," Rawls continued.
Blog text (12) -
The dove is often regarded as a symbol of peace in various cultures.
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The olive tree, a symbol of peace, is dead.
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Is the dove a symbol of peace?
Academic text (1996) -
It can be a symbol of peace.
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Let Kashmir become the symbol of peace in the new world order.
Academic text (1995) -
Unified, Berliners lay symbols of peace.
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Weapons that had been used to take lives were redeemed to become symbols of peace, life, and restoration.
Blog text (6) -
Once a symbol of peace between two kingdoms, Nikia had now become another kind of symbol.
Fiction book (1992) -
Palauans consider the full moon to be the optimum time for human activity; it is also considered a symbol of peace, love, and tranquility.
Blog text (7)
Synonyms
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2.9
A circle with three lines that people use to show a wish for no war
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2.6
A simple sign with three lines in a circle that shows peace
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase's meaning is directly composed from 'symbol' (a sign or object representing an idea) and 'peace' (the state or idea being represented), with the preposition 'of' transparently linking them. The 'symbol of X' pattern is productive and cross-linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows the parts will readily infer the meaning.
Etymology
Symbol of peace comes from a simple image in old stories: a dove bringing an olive branch back to Noah's Ark showed the flood was over, and people also used the olive branch as a gift to show they would stop fighting. So these images became signs that mean 'peace' today.