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anagoge

an·a·go·ge
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [an-uh-goh-jee, an-uh-goh-jee]
    • /ˌæn əˈgoʊ dʒi, ˈæn əˌgoʊ dʒi/
    • /ˈanəɡˌəʊdʒ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [an-uh-goh-jee, an-uh-goh-jee]
    • /ˌæn əˈgoʊ dʒi, ˈæn əˌgoʊ dʒi/

Definitions of anagoge word

  • noun anagoge allegorical or spiritual interpretation, esp of sacred works such as the Bible 3
  • noun anagoge allegorical interpretation of the Old Testament as typifying or foreshadowing subjects in the New Testament 3
  • noun anagoge mystical interpretation, as of the Scriptures, intended to reveal a hidden, spiritual meaning 3
  • noun anagoge a spiritual interpretation or application of words, as of Scriptures. 1
  • noun anagoge a form of allegorical interpretation of Scripture that seeks hidden meanings regarding the future life. 1
  • noun anagoge The spiritual or mystical interpretation of a word or passage beyond the literal, allegorical or moral sense (especially in Biblical criticism). 1

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anagoge popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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