anagoge en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈæn.ə.ɡɒd͡ʒ.i/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˈæn.ə.ɡɑd͡ʒ.i/ (General-American)
- /æn.əˈɡəʊ.d͡ʒi/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /æn.əˈɡɒd͡ʒ.i/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˈæn.ə.ɡəʊ.d͡ʒi/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˈæn.ə.ɡoʊ.d͡ʒi/ (General-American)
Etymology
From Latin anagōgē, from Ancient Greek ἀναγωγή (anagōgḗ, “elevation”).
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) The spiritual or mystical interpretation of a word or passage beyond the literal, allegorical or moral sense (especially in Biblical criticism).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| anagogy | alternative | lexicographic | |
| anagoges | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
Translations (2)
pt anagogia (spiritual or mystical interpretation of a word or passage) · pt anagoge (spiritual or mystical interpretation of a word or passage)