ideograph

/ˈaɪdiəɡrɑːf/

Definitions

1. noun

A symbol, especially a written character or sign, that represents an idea or concept, or a picture or image that represents an idea or concept.

“The ideograph of a smiling face was used to indicate happiness in the ancient hieroglyphic language.”

Synonyms

  • emblem
  • icon
  • symbol

Antonyms

  • cliché
  • stereotype