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metaphorical

/ˌmɛtəˈfoɹɪkəl/ adjective C1
  1. Pertaining to or characterized by a metaphor; figurative; symbolic. · metaphorical answer· metaphorical depiction
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Consequently, the town transcends its imaginary borders, becoming a metaphorical center where every reader can find a reflection of themselves.
The Enduring Topography of Malgudi, p. 1 · C2

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