Motto vs. Slogan

Mottonoun

(heraldry) A sentence, phrase, or word, forming part of an heraldic achievement.

Mottonoun

A sentence, phrase, or word, prefixed to an essay, discourse, chapter, canto, or the like, suggestive of its subject matter; a short, suggestive expression of a guiding principle; a maxim.

Mottonoun

A sentence, phrase, or word, forming part of an heraldic achievment.

Mottonoun

A sentence, phrase, or word, prefixed to an essay, discourse, chapter, canto, or the like, suggestive of its subject matter; a short, suggestive expression of a guiding principle; a maxim.

Mottonoun

a favorite saying of a sect or political group

Mottonoun

a short sentence or phrase chosen as encapsulating the beliefs or ideals of an individual, family, or institution

Mottonoun

a phrase which recurs throughout a musical work and has some symbolical significance

Motto

A motto (derived from the Latin muttum, 'mutter', by way of Italian motto, 'word', 'sentence') is the general motivation or intention of an individual, family, social group or organization. Mottos are usually found predominantly in written form (unlike slogans, which may also be expressed orally), and may stem from long traditions of social foundations, or from significant events, such as a civil war or a revolution.

Slogannoun

(advertising) A catch phrase associated with the product or service being advertised.

Slogannoun

A distinctive phrase of a person or group of people.

Slogannoun

(obsolete) A battle cry among the ancient highlanders of Scotland.

Slogannoun

The war cry, or gathering word, of a Highland clan in Scotland.

Slogannoun

A distinctive motto, phrase, or cry used by any person or party to express a purpose or ideal; a catchphrase; a rallying cry.

Slogannoun

a favorite saying of a sect or political group

Slogan

A slogan is a memorable motto or phrase used in a clan, political, commercial, religious, and other context as a repetitive expression of an idea or purpose, with the goal of persuading members of the public or a more defined target group. The Oxford Dictionary of English defines a slogan as A slogan usually has the attributes of being memorable, very concise and appealing to the audience.