fabula

/fɑˈbuːlə/

Definitions

1. noun

A fable or a short story that conveys a moral lesson

“The teacher used a fabula to explain the importance of kindness to her class.”

2. noun

A narrative or story

“The ancient Roman fabula told of the gods and goddesses.”

3. feminine noun

A female storyteller or singer

“In medieval times, the fabula would travel from town to town, sharing stories and songs.”

Synonyms

  • fable
  • parable

Antonyms

  • fact
  • nonfiction