semon

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/ˈsiːmɒn/

noun

A unit of semiology or semantics.

OriginAncient Greek σημεῖον →
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Meanings

semon1

nounsemon (plural semons)

plural semons

  1. human sciencesA unit of semiology or semantics.

Semon2

proper nounSemon (plural Semons)

plural Semons

  1. A surname.

Origin

  1. Ancient Greekσημεῖον“sign”
  2. Englishsemon

From sem- as in semantic and semiotics, from Ancient Greek σημεῖον (sēmeîon, “sign”), + -on. By surface analysis, seme + -on.

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Cite this entry
APA

semon. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/semon

MLA

“semon.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/semon. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “semon,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/semon.

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