allegory
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈæl.ə.ɡɔːr.i/
Definition
A narrative, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one.
Examples
George Orwell’s 'Animal Farm' serves as a biting allegory for the Russian Revolution.
Many medieval paintings used the figure of a blindfolded woman as an allegory for justice.
The author insists his latest novel is not just a fantasy adventure but a complex allegory about modern greed.
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