allegory

noun

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: fable, parable, metaphor, symbolism

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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.

Synonyms of allegory

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