[Vocabulary] emblem X coat of arms

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la_patata

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Hi everybody,

I'm wondering which of these two expressions (emblem or coat of arms) is used while speaking about the symbol of a particular country.

THX a lot
 

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It all depends upon which symbol you are talking about. Any symbol or animal can be "emblematic" of a nation. Coats of arms are more official.

For example, any depiction of an eagle can be meant to refer to the United States. But this:

180px-Greater_coat_of_arms_of_the_United_States.svg.png


is the official coat of arms of the US. (The obverse of the Great Seal of the United States.)

Great Seal of the United States - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
 
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