symbolist

🇺🇸 /ˈsɪmbəlɪst/ 🇬🇧 /ˈsɪmbəlɪst/
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noun
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A person who uses symbols to express ideas, especially in art. This term is often used for artists from the late 1800s who did this.

The symbolist movement was known for its use of symbols to convey deeper meanings in art.

adjective
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Using symbols to express ideas, especially in art and writing.

The symbolist poet used images and words to represent complex ideas.

translation

n. A person who uses symbols to express ideas, especially in art. This term is often used for artists from the late 1800s who did this.
adj. Using symbols to express ideas, especially in art and writing.

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Plural symbolists