holagogue
/ˈhɒləɡ/ HO-luh-g
Definitions
1. noun
a person or thing that leads, guides, or directs the body or mind to a particular function or activity
“The doctor explained the role of the brain as a holagogue for the body’s various systems.”
2. noun
a person or thing that has a particular influence or effect, especially in a subtle or indirect way
“The artist’s work served as a holagogue for the cultural movement of the time.”