allegory

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈæl.ɪˌɡɔː.ri/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈæl.əˌɡɔr.i/

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Noun

Singular allegory

Plural allegories

1. (countable) An allegory is a fictional story that is meant to metaphorically represent things, people, or events in the real world.

   Nineteen Eighty-Four is a famous allegory for totalitarianism.