hierophant

πŸ“– Definitions

noun

1. An interpreter of sacred mysteries or esoteric knowledge.

2. One who explains or provides commentary on complex or obscure topics.

πŸ’¬ Usage Examples

β€œThe Hungarian pianist Andras Schiff has become ... something of a hierophant of the central Austro-German canon.” Robert Battey; Classics Delivered With Finesse, Feeling; The Washington Post; Mar 17, 2015.
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