logogram

/ˈloʊɡəɡræm/

Definitions

1. noun

A written symbol, such as a hieroglyph or Chinese character, that represents a word or phrase.

“The ancient civilization used logograms to convey complex ideas.”

2. noun

A symbol or character used in a writing system to represent a word or concept.

“The logogram for ‘water’ was used in various ancient cultures.”

Synonyms

  • character
  • glyph
  • hieroglyph