Allegorist

Pronunciation: /ˈæɫˈɫɛɡoʊˈɹɪst/

Allegorist (noun)

  1. A person who writes stories or texts where people, events, or objects stand for deeper meanings.
  2. A person who explains ideas by using symbolic figures or actions to represent moral, religious, or political lessons.

Examples

  • The allegorist wrote stories using symbols instead of direct statements.
  • An allegorist often hides messages inside everyday scenes.