Definitions

1. noun

A symbol or figure on an ancient monument, especially one that represents a human or animal in a stylized or simplified form.

“The archaeologists discovered several ideoglyphs on the ancient temple walls, providing clues about the civilization’s culture and traditions.”

2. noun

A simplified or stylized representation of a person or animal in art or literature, often used as a metaphor or symbol.

“In the novel, the author used ideoglyphs to represent the characters’ inner struggles and emotions.”