semeiology

/ˌsiːmaɪˈɑlədʒi/
noun
  1. The study of signs and symbols, especially in language and communication; semiotics.
    • The study of semeiology reveals how cultural symbols shape our understanding of the world.
    • Her course on semeiology explored how emojis function as modern symbols.
    • Semeiology helps us understand how traffic signs convey meaning without words.
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