Definition of fabulist

fabulistnoun

người theo thuyết huyền thoại

/ˈfæbjəlɪst//ˈfæbjəlɪst/

The word "fabulist" originates from the Latin word "fabula," meaning "story" or "tale," and the suffix "-ist," which forms a noun indicating a person who practices a particular profession or activity. In the 17th century, the term "fabulist" was coined to describe a writer who specializes in creating fables, which are short stories that convey moral lessons or teachings. The term was initially used to describe authors who wrote fables, such as Aesop, who is famous for his collection of fables featuring animals that could speak and reason. Over time, the term has evolved to also include writers who create fictional stories, such as novelists, short story writers, and screenwriters. Today, a fabulist is anyone who creates imaginative and often whimsical stories that capture the reader's or audience's attention, whether it be through written word, visual art, or performance.

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meaningnhà thơ ngụ ngôn, người viết truyện ngụ ngôn
meaningngười nói dối
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a person who invents or tells fables (= traditional moral stories)

một người sáng tạo hoặc kể chuyện ngụ ngôn (= những câu chuyện đạo đức truyền thống)

a person who tells lies, especially in the form of long and unlikely stories

một người nói dối, đặc biệt là dưới dạng những câu chuyện dài và khó tin

Example:
  • He was a fabulist, a liar who made up extravagant stories about being a famous film director.

    Anh ta là một kẻ theo thuyết huyền ảo, một kẻ nói dối, chuyên bịa ra những câu chuyện ngông cuồng về việc trở thành một đạo diễn phim nổi tiếng.