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Allegory (Noun)

Meaning 1

An expressive style that uses fictional characters and events to describe some subject by suggestive resemblances; an extended metaphor.

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Hypernyms

  • Style

Related Words

  • Allegorise (verb)
  • Allegorize (verb)
  • Allegoric (adjective)
  • Allegorical (adjective)

Meaning 2

A short moral story (often with animal characters).

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Synonyms

  • Parable
  • Apologue
  • Fable

Hypernyms

  • Story

Hyponyms

  • Aesop's Fables

Related Words

  • Allegorise (verb)
  • Allegorize (verb)
  • Allegorical (adjective)

Meaning 3

A visible symbol representing an abstract idea.

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Synonyms

  • Emblem

Hypernyms

  • Symbolic Representation
  • Symbolisation
  • Symbol

Hyponyms

  • Fasces
  • Hammer And Sickle
  • Donkey
  • Badge
  • Spread Eagle
  • Cupid
  • Elephant
  • Star Of David
  • Red Flag
  • Agnus Dei
  • National Flag
  • Maple-leaf
  • Dove
  • Magen David
  • Medallion
  • Mogen David
  • Scarlet Letter
  • Eagle
  • Solomon's Seal
  • Swastika

Related Words

  • Allegorise (verb)
  • Allegorize (verb)
  • Allegorical (adjective)
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