allegoriser
|al-le-go-ri-ser|
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/əˈlɛɡəˌraɪzər/
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/əˈlɛɡəˌraɪzə/
creator of allegories
Etymology
Etymology Information
'allegoriser' originates from the Greek word 'allegoria,' where 'allos' meant 'other' and 'agoreuein' meant 'to speak in public.'
Historical Evolution
'allegoria' transformed into the Latin word 'allegoria,' and eventually became the modern English word 'allegory,' from which 'allegoriser' is derived.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to speak in a way that conveys a hidden meaning,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who creates or interprets allegories.
The allegoriser crafted a story that symbolized the struggle between good and evil.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/25 15:36
