benediction

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

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Definition

  1. noun the act of praying for divine protection
  2. noun a ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection

Etymology

From Middle English benediccion, from Ecclesiastical Latin benedictio, benedictionis, from benedictus (“blessed; well spoken of”). Doublet of benison.

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Synonyms

blessing

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