Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hammer-and-sickle
noun
/ˈhæmər ənd ˈsɪkəl/
Definition
A symbol representing the unity of industrial and agricultural workers, commonly associated with communism.
Examples
- The flag of the Soviet Union prominently featured the hammer-and-sickle.
- Many political movements have used the hammer-and-sickle as their emblem.
Meaning
The hammer-and-sickle represents the idea of a worker’s revolution and the alliance between factory workers and farmers.
Synonyms
- Communist symbol
- Workers’ emblem
