BENEDICTION


Meaning of BENEDICTION in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ benɪdɪkʃ(ə)n ]

( benedictions)

1.

A benediction is a kind of Christian prayer. ( FORMAL )

The minister pronounced the benediction...

The Pope’s hands were raised in benediction.

= blessing

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2.

You can refer to something that makes people feel protected and at peace as a benediction .

She could only raise her hand in a gesture of benediction...

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