emblematic◼◼◼(serving as a symbol) adjective [UK: ˌem.blə.ˈmæ.tɪk] [US: ˌem.blə.ˈmæ.tɪk]He was a brilliant and emblematic scientist. = Il était un scientifique brillant et emblématique.
iconic◼◼◼(representative of its type) adjective [UK: aɪˈk.ɒ.nɪk] [US: aɪˈk.ɒ.nɪk]In Kabylie we eat couscous, the iconic dish of kabylie. = En Kabylie on mange le couscous, le plat emblématique de la kabylie.