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allegory
nounfemininegeneral usecommon/ɐlɨɡuˈɾiɐ/a·le·go·ri·a
Definition
1A story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one.
Usage examples
“George Orwell's 'Animal Farm' is a political allegory of the Russian Revolution.”
“Medieval art is rich in religious allegories.”
Common combinations
political allegoryreligious allegoryextended allegoryinterpret an allegory