Alegoris
Definition & Context
Adjective
A word or phrase naming an attribute, added to or grammatically related to a noun to modify or describe it.
Of or relating to “allegory”, describing a mode of expression where deeper meanings are conveyed indirectly through characters, events, or narratives that symbolically represent abstract concepts beyond their literal meaning.
Synonyms & Variants
kiasan
The word `kiasan` is more general and widely used in everyday language, covering various forms of figurative speech such as metaphor and simile, while `alegoris` more specifically refers to a narrative or work that functions as a symbol in its entirety.
simbolis
The word `simbolis` emphasizes the representational function of a single element, whereas `alegoris` emphasizes the entire narrative structure functioning as a layer of meaning.
metaforis
The word `metaforis` operates at the level of an expression or phrase, while `alegoris` operates at the level of an entire narrative or work.
perlambang
The word `perlambang` is a nominal form referring to an object or element that functions as a symbol, while `alegoris` is an adjective describing the quality of a work or narrative.
Usage Notes or Etymology
The word alegoris is a loanword adapted from Dutch allegorisch, which derives from Latin allegoricus, ultimately tracing back to Ancient Greek allegorikos, a derivative of allegoria meaning “to speak figuratively”. The Greek term is a compound of allos (other, different) and agoreuein (to speak in public, from agora meaning public space). In literary and rhetorical tradition, allegorical works have long served as a medium for conveying social, political, or moral critique in a veiled manner. Canonical examples in world literature include works such as George Orwell's “Animal Farm”. In the Indonesian context, the allegorical mode is also present in traditional performing arts, most notably the wayang kulit shadow puppet theater, where mythological figures serve as symbolic representations of life's values and moral principles.
Real-world Usage
Novel itu menggunakan pendekatan alegoris untuk mengkritik sistem pemerintahan yang korup.
English Translation
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