Definition

The process of expressing ideas or stories through symbols or characters that represent deeper meanings, often used to convey moral or political messages.

Example

The allegorization of the story allowed readers to interpret deeper meanings behind the characters and events.

Conversation

I recently read a book that had a lot of interesting allegorization in it.

Really? I love books that make you think deeper about their meaning.

Yeah, it was fascinating to see how the author used allegorization to convey messages.

Sounds intriguing! I might have to check it out.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Allegorization → It is formed from "allegory" (from Greek "allegoria", meaning speaking otherwise or figurative language) and "-ization" (meaning the process of making or becoming). The word "allegorization" refers to the process of creating or interpreting something as an allegory, or a symbolic representation.

Memory Tip

Think of the process of turning something into a 'figurative language' ('allegory') — that's what allegorization means.

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