Definition of Parable
Parable
par·a·ble


Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A short allegorical story conveying a moral lesson or teaching.

e.g. The teacher used a parable to illustrate the importance of kindness.

(noun)
broadly, an event/story from the news or real life that serves as a lesson or example of something;

e.g. Their failure is a parable for other people attempting to undertake such a mission.



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