allegory
Translation
allegory
Examples
The novel is a political allegory.
The novel is a political allegory.
Grammar Patterns
an allegory ((of/for sth.)) a story that is a symbol of (sth.) The novel is a political allegory.
Similar Words
Synonyms: parable, fable, metaphor, symbol
Etymology
From Greek 'allegoria' (speaking otherwise), from 'allos' (other) + 'agoreuein' (to speak in public).
Memory Tips
Imagine a story where 'all' characters are 'gory' to represent the brutality of a concept. This story is an allegory.