© 2026 Sloth Lingo. Learn easy. Lounge wisely.

Topic: Culture

alienness

IPA: /ˈeɪliənnəs/

KK: /ˈeɪliənnəs/

noun

Definition: The state of being different or foreign, often referring to feelings of not belonging or being separate from a group or environment.

Example: The alienness of the landscape made her feel like she was on another planet.

alignment

IPA: /əˈlaɪnmənt/

KK: /əˈlaɪnmənt/

noun

Definition: A way of arranging things in a straight line or in a specific position, often used to describe the organization of groups, plans, or players.

Example: The alignment of the planets was a rare astronomical event.

aliteracy

IPA: /ˌælɪˈtrɪsɪ/

KK: /ˌælɪˈtrɪsɪ/

noun

Definition: This term describes a situation where a person can read but does not have any desire or interest to do it.

Example: Despite being able to read, her aliteracy meant she rarely picked up a book.

aliyah

IPA: /əˈliːjə/

KK: /əˈliːjə/

noun

Definition: The process of Jewish people moving to Israel, often for religious or cultural reasons.

Example: Many families made aliyah to start a new life in Israel.

allegorical

IPA: //əˈlɛɡərɪkəl//

KK: /əˈlɛɡərɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a story, picture, or other work of art that has a hidden meaning, often moral or spiritual, beyond the obvious one.

Example: The novel is rich in allegorical themes, representing the struggle between good and evil.

allegorically

IPA: /əˈlɛɡərɪkli/

KK: /əˈlɛɡərɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that uses symbols or stories to represent deeper meanings or ideas.

Example: The story was told allegorically, conveying deeper meanings through its characters and events.

allegoricalness

IPA: /ˌæl.ɪˈɡɔːr.ɪ.kəl.nəs/

KK: /ˌælɪˈɡɔrɪkəlnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of representing ideas or principles through symbolic figures, events, or actions.

Example: The allegoricalness of the novel adds depth to its themes and characters.

allegorise

IPA: /ˈæl.ɪ.ɡə.raɪz/

KK: /əˈlɛɡəraɪz/

verb

Definition: To represent an idea or message through a story, poem, or picture, where the characters and events symbolize deeper meanings.

Example: The author chose to allegorise the political situation in his novel.

allegorist

IPA: /ˈæl.ɪ.ɡə.rɪst/

KK: /ˈælɪɡərɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who creates or uses allegories, which are stories or images that represent deeper meanings or ideas.

Example: The allegorist skillfully wove complex themes into his narrative.

allegorization

IPA: /ˌæl.ɪ.ɡəˈraɪ.zeɪ.ʃən/

KK: /əˌlɛɡəraɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

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.

←1

...

111213

...

793→