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单词 signifier
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signifier

[ sig-nuh-fahy-er ]
/ ˈsɪg nəˌfaɪ ər /
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noun

a person or thing that signifies.
the configuration of sound elements or other linguistic symbols representing a word or other meaningful unit in a language.
Compare signified.

Origin of signifier

First recorded in 1525–35; signify + -er1

Words nearby signifier

signification, significative, significs, signifié, signified, signifier, signify, signifying, sign-in, signing, signiory
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Example sentences from the Web for signifier

  • In the '60s South, long hair was a signifier and a deal breaker for men.

    ‘The Land of the Permanent Wave’ Is Bud Shrake’s Classic Take on ‘60s Texas|Edwin Shrake|February 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST
  • The “it” bag was born–a talisman of stylishness and a signifier of insider savvy.

    The Language of Margaret Thatcher’s Handbags|Robin Givhan|April 8, 2013|DAILY BEAST
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