This is the 8097th most frequent German word.
ikone
"Ikone" in German means "icon," referring to a symbol, idol, or revered person/thing.
Here 'Ikone' is used to denote a symbol or a representation of a concept, in this case, of art history.
Die Mona Lisa ist eine weltbekannte Ikone der Kunstgeschichte.
The Mona Lisa is a world-famous icon of art history.
Here 'Ikonen' refers to graphic symbols or representations, commonly digital or pictorial representations in user interfaces.
In modernen Designs verwendet man oft Ikonen für eine bessere Benutzererfahrung.
In modern designs, icons are often used for better user experience.
Here 'Ikone' describes a person embodying and representing significant cultural influence.