English Explanatory Dictionary

allegorism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The use of allegory.
  2. The belief that the primary value and significance of what is earthly and tangible is the way it points to the divine.

Word forms

allegorism allegorisms

Etymology

From allegory + -ism.

Translations

Polish: alegoryzm
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