Meaning of import
Definition of import
an imported person brought from a foreign country; "the lead role was played by an import from Sweden"; "they are descendants of indentured importees"
the message that is intended or expressed or signified; "what is the meaning of this sentence"; "the significance of a red traffic light"; "the signification of Chinese characters"; "the import of his announcement was ambiguous"
a meaning that is not expressly stated but can be inferred; "the significance of his remark became clear only later"; "the expectation was spread both by word and by implication"