noun the science of creeds; symbolics.
2. symbolism ·noun a system of symbols or representations.
3. symbolism ·noun a combining together of parts or ingredients.
4. symbolism ·noun the practice of using symbols, or the system of notation developed thereby.
5. symbolism ·noun the act of symbolizing, or the state of being symbolized; as, symbolism in christian art is the representation of truth, virtues, vices, ·etc., by emblematic colors, signs, and forms.