noun. One that signifies.

noun. A linguistic unit or pattern, such as a succession of speech sounds, written symbols, or gestures, that conveys meaning; a linguistic sign. The signifier of the concept “tree” is, in English, the string of speech sounds (t), (r), and (ē); in German, (b), (ou), and (m).

noun. One who or that which signifies, indicates, or makes known.

noun. The sound of spoken word or string of letters on a page that a person recognizes as a sign.

noun. the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

"A social signifier is one that is either created or interpreted by people or society, signifying social activity or appropriate social behavior."

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a-t-elle  aille  apercevoir  aurez  ayat