symbolist

sym·bol·ist

1. One who uses symbols or symbolism.
2. a. One who interprets or represents conditions or truths by the use of symbols or symbolism.
   b. often Symbolist Any of a group of chiefly French writers and artists of the late 19th century who rejected realism and used symbols to evoke ideas and emotions.

1. Of or relating to symbolism.
2. often Symbolist Of or relating to the Symbolists.

Related Forms:

• symbolistic symˌbol·isˈtic adjective

• symbolistically symˌbol·isˈti·cal·ly adverb