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al·le·go·ry
 allegory
- pronunciation:
- ae
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go
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
allegories |
| definition 1: |
a tool in art or literature that uses concrete characters, events, or things to represent ideas or beliefs.
- synonyms:
- fable, parable
- similar words:
- emblem, illustration
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| definition 2: |
a story that is written or told to represent an idea or belief.
- synonyms:
- legend, parable
- similar words:
- fantasy
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| related words: |
myth, parable, tale |
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