Semiology is the study of signs and symbols and their use or interpretation. It explores how meaning is created and communicated through various forms, including language, images, and gestures. This field examines the relationship between signifiers (the form of a sign) and signifieds (the concept it represents), helping us understand how we convey and interpret messages in everyday life. The term is often associated with Ferdinand de Saussure, a linguist who laid the groundwork for modern semiotics. Semiology is applied in various disciplines, including literature, art, and media studies, to analyze how meaning is constructed and understood in different contexts.