visitation

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Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event
  2. noun any disaster or catastrophe
  3. noun an official visit for inspection or supervision

Etymology

From Anglo-Norman visitacioun, from Old French visitacion, from Latin vīsitātiō. By surface analysis, visit + -ation.

In classic literature

Synonyms

trial, tribulation

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