referent

noun

one that refers or is referred to; especially the person or thing to which a linguistic expression or other symbol refers

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Pronunciation: /ˈɹɛf(ə)ɹənt/

Etymology: Etymology tree English refer English -ent English referent From refer + -ent.

The specific entity in the world that a word or phrase identifies or denotes: what it refers to.
“For quotations using this term, see Citations:referent.”
That which is referenced.