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allegory
/ˈæləɡəri/
noun
alegoria
Also
przypowieść(f)
Definition
A story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one.
Examples
George Orwell's 'Animal Farm' is a famous political allegory.
„Folwark zwierzęcy” George’a Orwella to słynna alegoria polityczna.
The painting is an allegory of good versus evil.
Obraz jest alegorią walki dobra ze złem.
Many ancient myths function as allegories for human nature.
Wiele starożytnych mitów funkcjonuje jako przypowieści o ludzkiej naturze.
Collocations
political allegorymoral allegoryreligious allegory
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