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Definition & Meaning of "parable"in English

Parable
01

a short, simple story that teaches a moral lesson 

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
parables
Examples
The teacher used a parable to explain the importance of honesty. 
1.1

(in the New Testament) a story told by Jesus to illustrate a moral or religious truth 

Examples
The Parable of the Good Samaritan teaches compassion toward all people. 
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