ascension

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Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun (Christianity) celebration of the Ascension of Christ into heaven; observed on the 40th day after Easter
  2. noun a movement upward
  3. noun (New Testament) the rising of the body of Jesus into heaven on the 40th day after his Resurrection

Etymology

From Middle English ascencioun, from Old French ascension, from Latin ascēnsiō, ascēnsiōnem (“ascent”).

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Synonyms

Ascension Day, Ascension of the Lord

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