Definitions for cultural icon
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1. Cultural icon

   A cultural icon is an artifact that is identified by members of a culture as representative of that culture. The process of identification is subjective, and "icons" are judged by the extent to which they can be seen as an authentic proxy of that culture. When individuals perceive a cultural icon, they relate it to their general perceptions of the cultural identity represented. Cultural icons can also be identified as an authentic representation of the practices of one culture by another.In the media, many items and persons of popular culture have been called "iconic" despite their lack of durability, and the term "pop icon" is often now used synonymously. Some commentators believe that the word is overused or misused.The values, norms and ideals represented by a cultural icon vary both among people who subscribe to it, and more widely among other people who may interpret cultural icons as symbolising quite different values. Thus an apple pie is a cultural icon of the United States', but its significance varies among Americans. National icons can become targets for those opposing or criticising a regime, for example, crowds destroying statues of Lenin in Eastern Europe after the fall of communism or burning the American flag to protest US actions abroad.Religious icons can also become cultural icons in societies where religion and culture are deeply entwined, such as representations of the Madonna in societies with a strong Catholic tradition.

How to pronounce cultural icon?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

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   Tessa

   South African

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of cultural icon in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of cultural icon in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of cultural icon in a Sentence

1. John Tonelli:

   We are thrilled to be onboard for this incredible weekend of music and social engagement, we believe in Woodstock as an important American cultural icon and look forward to its regeneration.

2. Anna Martinez:

   Daniel Craig is a British cultural icon as is James Bond, the man James Bond has portrayed in five 007 films.

3. Apo Aporosa:

   Kava is the dominant cultural icon for Pacifica people and the icon of identity for them.