Meaning
allegory
- a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden symbolic meaning
- a symbolic representation of an abstract concept
In a sentence
La Divina Commedia è ricca di allegorie complesse.
The Divine Comedy is full of complex allegories.
Questo dipinto è considerato un'allegoria della primavera.
This painting is considered an allegory of spring.
Il professore ha spiegato l'allegoria centrale del romanzo.
The professor explained the central allegory of the novel.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| allegoria | feminine · singular |
| allegorie | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often used in literature, art criticism, and philosophy.