benediction
/ˌbɛnəˈdɪkʃən/
benediction
English
Noun
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Definition
A short invocation for help, blessing and guidance from God, said on behalf of another person or persons (sometimes at the end of a church worship service).
Etymology
From Middle English benediccion, from Ecclesiastical Latin benedictio, benedictionis, from benedictus (“blessed; well spoken of”). Doublet of benison.
Example Sentences
- "to pronounce / give / say the benediction"
- "the nuptial benediction"
- "a parting benediction"
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