Fable
Fable noun - A story intended to teach a basic truth or moral about life.
Usage example: this classic Christmas film is essentially a fable showing how every person's life has meaning and touches the lives of others
Morality play and fable are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Morality play" instead a noun "Fable".
Nearby Word: fabled
Morality play
Morality play noun - An allegorical play popular in the 15th and 16th centuries; characters personified virtues and vices.
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Fable and morality play are semantically related. You can use "Fable" instead a noun phrase "Morality play".
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