empty signifiers

A form of empty signifier — A signifier—that is, a linguistic sign, a label or slogan—with no fixed and delimited meaning, which can therefore be interpreted in many ways and represent a range of different beliefs and aspirations.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of empty signifier
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“empty signifiers.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/empty%20signifiers. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “empty signifiers,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/empty%20signifiers.

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