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Angliholic Posted 15 years ago
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An icon/symbol for nonviolence

Because Gandhi only used peaceful means, he became an icon for nonviolence.

HI,

In the above, "icon" is interchangeable with "symbol," right? Thanks.
  

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Angliholic In the above, "icon" is interchangeable with "symbol," right? Right! CJ

  • Angliholic In the above, "icon" is interchangeable with "symbol," right?
  • Right!
  • CJ
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AngliholicIn the above, "icon" is interchangeable with "symbol," right?
Right!

CJ
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AngliholicBecause Gandhi only used peaceful means, he became an icon for nonviolence.

HI,
In the above, "icon" is interchangeable with "symbol," right? Thanks.
Yes, but it has the idea of reverence and high status.

Icons are historic Russian Orthodox religious art forms depicting the holy family, angels and saints. They are used in

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