allegorist

noun

al·​le·​go·​rist ˈa-lə-ˌgȯr-əst How to pronounce allegorist (audio)
: a creator of allegory

Word History

First Known Use

1578, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of allegorist was in 1578

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“Allegorist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/allegorist. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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