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10 Popular SYMBOLS Throughout History That Have LOST Their True Meaning
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Keira Wang posted on 2018/02/11Ever wonder why some symbols we see every day actually mean something totally different than we think? This video dives into 10 popular symbols throughout history that have lost their true meaning, like the Caduceus and the Swastika, and you'll pick up some advanced vocabulary and cultural insights along the way!
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ancient
US /ˈenʃənt/
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UK /'eɪnʃənt/
- Adjective
- Very old; having lived a very long time ago
- Relating to a period in history, especially in the distant past.
- Noun
- A person who lived in ancient times.
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More represent
US /ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/
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UK /ˌreprɪ'zent/
- Transitive Verb
- To depict art objects, figures, scenes; to portray
- To show or describe something in a particular way
A2TOEIC
More ubiquitous
US /juˈbɪkwɪtəs/
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UK /ju:ˈbɪkwɪtəs/
- Adjective
- Found everywhere; found in many places
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More Use Energy
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