Definitions

1. noun

A person or thing that embodies or represents the characteristic or spirit of a particular group, style, or movement.

“The artist is considered an epitomist of modern art with her innovative and bold style.”

2. noun

A person who specializes in epitomizing, especially an editor or compiler who condenses or summarizes a work, often for reference purposes.

“The epitomist of the historical texts was tasked with condensing the lengthy documents into concise summaries.”