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Word of the Day (allegory)-15AUG21

Word of the Day (allegory)-15AUG21

Today’s “Word of the Day” is allegory and it is a noun meaning “a symbolic representation/narrative used to express a hidden & broader message; parable, moral story, myth, fable, emblem, symbol, metaphor)”.

Example Sentence: The external battle of Pandavas and Kauravas was turned into an allegory of internal struggles by Mahatma Gandhi. He had successfully used spiritual techniques such as fasting as a tool to achieve political goals.

This word is present in The Hindu article Privileging political independence and click here to read it.

Courtesy: The Hindu

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