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Meaning of Benedictus | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. The Gospel canticle of Zechariah (Luke 1:68–79), with the incipit Benedictus Dominus Deus Israel (“Blessed be the Lord God of Israel”).
  2. The second part of the Sanctus, beginning, Benedictus qui venit in nomine domini (“Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord”), and historically often sung as a separate piece of music.
  3. The music that accompanies either of the above.

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Benedikt Benedikt syndrome benefactee Benefaction Benefactions benefactive

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