anagoge

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The spiritual or mystical interpretation of a word or passage beyond the literal, allegorical or moral sense (especially in Biblical criticism).

Pronunciation

/ˈæn.ə.ɡoʊ.d͡ʒi/ /ˈæn.ə.ɡɑd͡ʒ.i/ /æn.əˈɡɒd͡ʒ.i/ /æn.əˈɡəʊ.d͡ʒi/ /ˈæn.ə.ɡɒd͡ʒ.i/ /ˈæn.ə.ɡəʊ.d͡ʒi/

Word forms

anagoge anagoges anagogy

Etymology

From Latin anagōgē, from Ancient Greek ἀναγωγή (anagōgḗ, “elevation”).

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