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allegory Definition and Meaning in English (allegory definition)

noun
Synonyms:parablefablemetaphor
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Allegory definition: An allegory is a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one.

Definitions of Allegory

  1. 1noun

    An allegory is a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one.

Example Sentences

formal

“The novel is an allegory for the human condition.”

casual

“George Orwell's "Animal Farm" is a famous political allegory.”

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agent nounallegorist
adjectiveallegorical
adverballegorically

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Allegory definition: An allegory is a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one.
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'Allegory' translates to 'allegory' in English. Allegory definition: An allegory is a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one.
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