icona

icon

noun ee-KOH-nah Rare

Origin: From Greek eikón ('image, likeness'), via ecclesiastical Latin icona.

Also means

symbol

Usage Note

Icona covers both the religious sense (a sacred image, especially in Orthodox Christianity) and the modern digital or cultural sense ('app icon', 'pop icon'). The plural is icone. It remains feminine even when referring to a male cultural figure — è un'icona della moda ('he/she is a fashion icon').

Examples

"Quella cantante è diventata un'icona."

Natural Translation

That singer has become an icon.

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