ALLEGORY - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
an expressive style that uses fictional characters and events to describe some subject by suggestive resemblances; an extended metaphor
Categories: Expressive style, Style
Synonyms
Allegory, Fable, Emblem, Apologue, Parable
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "allegory" comes from Ancient Greek ἀλληγορία. It started in Latin allegoria. Then it appeared in Old French allegorie. Later, people used it in Middle English allegorie.
🧩 Fun Fact
This word traveled through multiple civilizations—each culture shaped its meaning slightly!