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Crucifix

Noun CEFR B2
ˈkɹuː.sɪˌfɪks

Definitions

  1. A wooden structure used for crucifixions, as by the Romans.
  2. An ornamental or symbolic sculptural representation of Christ on a cross, often worn as a pendant or displayed in a Christian church.
  3. The iron cross, a position on the rings where the gymnast holds the rings straight out on either side of the body.

Equivalents

33 more languages
Беларускаякрыж
Българскикръст
Catalàcrucifix
Ελληνικάσταυρός
Esperantokrucifikso
Galegocrucifixo
ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻikeʻa
Magyarkereszt
Bahasa Indonesiasalib
Íslenskaróðukross
日本語磔刑像
한국어십자고상
Latinacrux
Македонскикрстраспетие
Portuguêscrucifixocruz
Slovenčinakríž
Slovenščinakrižrazpelo
Svenskakrucifix
Tagalogkrusipiho
Türkçeçarmıh

Examples

Plain crosses are preferred by Protestants, but crucifixes by Catholics.”

CEFR level

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