"morality play" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: morality plays [plural]
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  1. a type of allegorical drama towards the end of the Middle Ages that demonstrates a moral theme such as a character's inner struggle to attain moral enlightenment or salvation Wikipedia link: morality play Categories (topical): Drama, Theater Related terms: morality tale

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