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allegorizer

|al-le-go-ri-zer|

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/ˈælɪɡəˌraɪzər/

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/ˈælɪɡəˌraɪzə/

(allegorize)

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Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent Participle
allegorizeallegorizersallegorizesallegorizedallegorizedallegorizing
Etymology
Etymology Information

'allegorizer' originates from the Greek word 'allēgoria,' where 'allos' meant 'other' and 'agoreuein' meant 'to speak in public.'

Historical Evolution

'allēgoria' transformed into the Latin word 'allegoria,' and eventually became the modern English word 'allegory,' from which 'allegorizer' is derived.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to speak in a figurative manner,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person who creates or interprets allegories.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person who creates or interprets allegories.

The allegorizer explained the hidden meanings in the story.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/06/25 18:07