anagoge

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Etymology [edit]

From Latin anagōgē, from Ancient Greek ἀναγωγή (elevation).

Pronunciation [edit]

  • (UK) IPA: /anəˈɡəʊdʒi/

Noun [edit]

anagoge (plural anagoges)

  1. The spiritual or mystical interpretation of a word or passage beyond the literal, allegorical or moral sense (especially in Biblical criticism).

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