A Dictionary of Signs and Symbols in Contemporary Culture







This is a dictionary which consists of words defined by what they represent rather than what they really are. If you would like a better definition of signs, symbols, and/or semiotics, please go to the link below. The definitions in this dictionary were derived from word origin, history, slang, and modern usages. Below are links taking you to each page listing the words and their definitions. Please be aware that this is a work in progress. If you have any suggestions or additions please feel free to use the email address below.
 
 

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Criteria Of Words
This site is a link to how I decided upon what words I chose for my dictionary. Every word follows at least one aspect of the listed criteria.

Bibliography
This contains the list of resourses I used in the creation of this dictionary. Please feel free to read through them for some interesting material.

What is Semiotics?
A compilation of valuable websites which thoroughly explains signs, symbols, and semiotics. This site was created by Cheryl Berg, a fellow student of Hawaii Community College as well as semiotics.
 

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This web site is being created by Ethan Spencer for a directed studies course in English 299 at Hawaii Community College in Hilo, Hawaii. This dictionary was created both to fulfill class requirements as well as to provide a source of definitions explaining word representations. Please email comments, concerns, questions, or thoughts to espencer@hawaii.edu.