SIGNIFIER


Meaning of SIGNIFIER in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' sig-n ə - ˌ f ī (- ə )r

Function: noun

Date: 1532

1 : one that signifies

2 : a symbol, sound, or image (as a word) that represents an underlying concept or meaning ― compare SIGNIFIED

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