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allusion in Indonesian

allusion in Indonesian is alusi, kiasan — allusion means an indirect reference to something — a person, event or work — that the audience is expected to recognise without it being named outright.

allusion in Indonesian

alusi
noun
An indirect reference; a hint; a reference to something supposed to be known, but not explicitly mentioned.
kiasan
noun
An indirect reference; a hint; a reference to something supposed to be known, but not explicitly mentioned.

What does "allusion" mean?

  1. noun An indirect reference to something — a person, event or work — that the audience is expected to recognise without it being named outright.
    "The title is an allusion to Paradise Lost."
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allusion in a sentence

  • The title is an allusion to Paradise Lost.

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What is "allusion" in Indonesian?

"allusion" in Indonesian is alusi, kiasan. allusion means: An indirect reference to something — a person, event or work — that the audience is expected to recognise without it being named outright.

How do you use "allusion" in a sentence?

Example: "The title is an allusion to Paradise Lost." In Indonesian, "allusion" is alusi, kiasan.

Are there other ways to say "allusion" in Indonesian?

Yes — Indonesian has 2 translations listed for "allusion": alusi, kiasan.

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