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allusion

UK
/əˈluːʒən/
US
/əˈluːʒən/

Translations

allusionnoun
allusions
pl
UK
/əˈluːʒən/
US
/əˈluːʒən/
The novel's title is an allusion to Shakespeare's play.
Le titre du roman est une allusion à la pièce de Shakespeare.
Political speeches are often rich in allusions to historical events.
Les discours politiques sont souvent riches en allusions à des événements historiques.
Additional translations
référence indirecteUsage plus explicite, notamment en contexte littéraire.
Synonyms
reference
hint
suggestion
indirect mention
quotation

Definitions

allusionnoun
An indirect or passing reference to an event, person, place, or artistic work that the author assumes the reader will understand.
The novel's title is an allusion to Shakespeare's play.
The act or practice of referring to something indirectly or by implication.
Political speeches are often rich in allusions to historical events.
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