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ideogram

noun [C]
 
 
/ˈɪd.i.ə.ɡræm/ (also ideograph)

Definition

a written sign or symbol that represents an idea or object, used in some writing systems such as ChineseSigns, signals and symbolsSpecific signs and symbolsLettering and alphabetsLetters of alphabets
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