Definitions

1. noun

a representation of an abstract idea or concept by means of concrete objects, people, or events; a symbolic expression of an idea or a theme

“The story of the lion and the mouse is an allegory for the idea that even the smallest creatures can be powerful allies.”

2. verb

to represent or describe something as if it were a different thing, especially in a symbolic or metaphorical way

“The artist allegorized the struggle for freedom by depicting a bird breaking free from its cage.”