plural allegories
: a story in which the characters and events are symbols that stand for ideas about human life or for a political or historical situation
the long poem is an allegory of/about love and jealousy
a writer known for his use of allegory
Cite this Entry
“Allegory.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/allegory. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.
Copy Citation
