An icon, from the Greek word for image, is a religious painting in the tradition of Christianity.

Icon may also refer to:

General concepts

  • Icon (semiotics), a sign characterised by iconicity, the resemblance to what it signifies
  • Icon (computing), an image used in a graphical user interface
  • Cultural icon, something or someone that is seen as representative of a given culture
    • Pop icon, a celebrity, character, or object whose exposure in pop culture constitutes a defining characteristic of a given society or era
    • Architectural icon, a groundbreaking or unique building
    • Gay icon, an LGBT cultural icon

Art, entertainment and media

Books and magazines

Film and television

Games

Music

Brands and companies

Organizations

Science and technology

Science fiction conventions

Other uses

See also

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