allegorism
The use of allegoryThe use of allegory.
Meaning
2 senses(uncountable, usually)The use of allegory.
(uncountable, usually)The belief that the primary value and significance of what is earthly and tangible is the way it points to the divine.
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From allegory + -ism.From allegory + -ism.
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Forms
plural: allegorisms| Singular | allegorism |
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uncountable
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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