symbolic battle

language: en

definitions

  1. A conflict fought through ideas, rhetoric, or symbols rather than physical force, used to represent a larger ideological or political struggle.
    en: A conflict fought through ideas, rhetoric, or symbols rather than physical force, used to represent a larger ideological or political struggle.
  2. A struggle performed for ceremonial or ritualistic purposes that lacks real-world impact or physical consequence.
    en: A struggle performed for ceremonial or ritualistic purposes that lacks real-world impact or physical consequence.

examples

  1. The debate over the new law became a symbolic battle for the nation's identity.

    The debate over the new law became a symbolic battle for the nation's identity.

  2. The annual parade included a symbolic battle between the two ancient clans to honor their history.

    The annual parade included a symbolic battle between the two ancient clans to honor their history.