: The abstract concept it represents, such as surrender or love.
A symbol typically has a dual nature: its literal presence and its ascribed meaning. meaning of symbols
Unlike signs, which usually point to a specific instruction or piece of information (like a "one way" street sign), symbols are often "intimately connected" to the reality they represent and can carry multiple, sometimes even contradictory, layers of meaning depending on the cultural context. : The abstract concept it represents, such as
: The physical object itself, such as a white flag or a red rose. : The abstract concept it represents