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symbolist

 
Dictionary: sym·bol·ist   (sĭm'bə-lĭst) pronunciation

n.
  1. One who uses symbols or symbolism.
    1. One who interprets or represents conditions or truths by the use of symbols or symbolism.
    2. often Symbolist Any of a group of chiefly French writers and artists of the late 19th century who rejected realism and used symbols to evoke ideas and emotions.
adj.
  1. Of or relating to symbolism.
  2. often Symbolist Of or relating to the Symbolists.
symbolistic sym'bol·is'tic adj.
symbolistically sym'bol·is'ti·cal·ly adv.

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The noun has 2 meanings:

Meaning #1: a member of an artistic movement that expressed ideas indirectly via symbols

Meaning #2: someone skilled in the interpretation or representation of symbols
  Synonyms: symbolizer, symboliser


 
 
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