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noun
A signifier—that is, a linguistic sign, a label or slogan—with a vague and variable meaning.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: human-sciences, philosophy, sciences, social-science, sociology
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Synonyms: empty signifier, master signifier
Antonyms: none provided
History
Calque of French signifiant flottant as used by French anthropologist Claude Lévi-Strauss.
