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单词 parabolist
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Definition of parabolist in English:

parabolist

noun pəˈrab(ə)lɪstpəˈrab(ə)lɪst
  • A user of metaphor or allegory; a person who narrates in parables.

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Henry More (1614–1687), philosopher, poet, and theologian. From classical Latin parabola or its etymon ancient Greek παραβολή parable + -ist.

Definition of parabolist in US English:

parabolist

noun
  • A user of metaphor or allegory; a person who narrates in parables.

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Henry More (1614–1687), philosopher, poet, and theologian. From classical Latin parabola or its etymon ancient Greek παραβολή parable + -ist.

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