"symbologist" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: symbologists [plural]
Etymology: symbol + -ologist Etymology templates: {{af|en|symbol|-ologist}} symbol + -ologist Head templates: {{en-noun}} symbologist (plural symbologists)
  1. One who studies symbols, especially those used in ancient religions or secret societies. Categories (topical): People Related terms: semiotician, semioticist, symbolist

Inflected forms

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