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Consecration

Noun CEFR C1
ˌkɒnsɪˈkɹeɪʃən

Definitions

The act or ceremony of consecrating; the state of being consecrated; dedication.

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Españolconsagración
Françaisconsécration
DeutschWandlungWeihe
22 more languages

Examples

“Inthronization, in ancient times, immediately succeeded the rite of consecration; the new bishop being honourably placed in his episcopal chair by the prelates assembled for his consecration.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

Consecrations consecrator consectary consectator consecutio temporum consecution

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