Meaning Of The Word Parable

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parable
countable noun: A parable is a short story, which is told in order to make a moral or religious point, like those in the Bible.

parable in American English
a short, simple story, usually of an occurrence of a familiar kind, from which a moral or religious lesson may be drawn
noun: a short allegorical story designed to illustrate or teach some truth, religious principle, or moral lesson

parable in British English
noun: a short story that uses familiar events to illustrate a religious or ethical point

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