allegory
Translation
allegory
Examples
The novel is a political allegory.
The novel is a political allegory.
Grammar Patterns
((an allegory)) a story with a hidden meaning The novel is a political allegory.
Similar Words
Synonyms: parable, fable, metaphor
Etymology
From Greek 'allos' (other) + 'agoreuein' (to speak in public), meaning 'to speak of something else'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a story that is 'all' about something 'else', a hidden meaning.