Parable
Definitions
A short narrative illustrating a lesson (usually religious/moral) by comparison or analogy.
Equivalents
Examples
“In the New Testament the parables told by Jesus Christ convey His message, as in "The parable of the prodigal son".”
“Catholic homilies normally draw⟳ on at least one Biblical lecture⟳, often parables.”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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