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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