Meaning of Parable | Babel Free
ˈpaɹəbəlDefinitions
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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