symboliser

/ˈsɪmbəlaɪzər/
noun
  1. A person or thing that uses or creates symbols to represent ideas or qualities.
    • In the painting, the eagle is a symboliser of strength and courage.
    • The poet was a great symboliser, turning everyday objects into deep metaphors.
    • As a symboliser of the movement, the flag became famous around the world.
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