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Topic: Culture

allegorize

IPA: /ˌæl.ɪˈɡɔː.raɪz/

KK: /əˈlɛɡəˌraɪz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To express ideas or concepts through symbolic figures or representations, often to convey deeper meanings or moral lessons.

Example: The sculptors rendered the moral world by allegorizing their works.

transitive verb

Definition: To represent or explain something through a story or image that has a deeper meaning, often using symbols to convey ideas or moral lessons.

Example: The author chose to allegorize the political situation through the characters in his novel.

allegorizer

IPA: /ˈæl.ɪ.ɡə.raɪ.zər/

KK: /əˈlɛɡəraɪzər/

noun

Definition: A person who creates or interprets stories, poems, or other works of art in a way that reveals a hidden meaning or moral lesson.

Example: The allegorizer presented a unique interpretation of the classic tale, revealing deeper meanings.

allegory

IPA: //ˈæl.ɪ.ɡə.ri//

KK: /ˈælɪɡəri/

noun

Definition: A story, picture, or other work of art that uses symbols to represent deeper meanings or ideas, often about human life or moral lessons.

Example: George Orwell's 'Animal Farm' is a famous allegory that critiques totalitarianism.

alleluia

IPA: /ˌæl.əˈluː.jə/

KK: /ˌæl.əˈluː.jə/

interjection

Definition: A joyful expression of praise or thanks, often used in religious contexts.

Example: After hearing the good news, she exclaimed, 'Alleluia!'

allemande

IPA: //ˈæl.ə.mænd//

KK: /ˈæl.ə.mænd/

noun

Definition: A type of dance that was popular in the 16th to 18th centuries, often performed in a formal setting. It can also refer to music composed to accompany this dance, typically in a moderate tempo.

Example: The allemande was a popular choice for the first movement of many baroque suites.

alliance

IPA: /əˈlaɪəns/

KK: /əˈlaɪəns/

noun

Definition: A group of people, countries, or organizations that come together to support each other and work towards shared goals or interests.

Example: The two countries formed an alliance to strengthen their defense against external threats.

allod

IPA: /əˈlɒd/

KK: /əˈlɒd/

noun

Definition: A type of land ownership that is free from any feudal obligations or duties to a lord or superior.

Example: The farmer inherited an allod from his ancestors, allowing him to cultivate the land without paying rent to a lord.

allographic

IPA: /ˌæl.əˈɡrɒf.ɪk/

KK: /ˌæl.əˈɡrɑː.fɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a type of writing or representation that is different from the original form, often used in the context of letters or symbols that can be represented in various ways.

Example: The allographic nature of the script allows for variations in letter forms.

allonym

IPA: /ˈælənɪm/

KK: /ˈælənɪm/

noun

Definition: A name taken by a writer that belongs to someone else, often a historical figure.

Example: The author used an allonym to give his work a sense of authenticity.

allude

IPA: /əˈluːd/

KK: /əˈluːd/

verb

Definition: To make a reference to something indirectly or casually, without mentioning it directly.

Example: In her speech, she alluded to the recent events without mentioning them directly.

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