Meaning & Definition of word "Crucifixion"
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Crucifixion
/ˌkruː.sɪˈfɪk.ʃən/
noun:
- 1. The execution of a person by nailing or binding them to a cross.
- Example: The crucifixion of Jesus is a central event in Christian theology.
- 2. A severe or agonizing experience or punishment.
- Example: She described her job as a crucifixion of her spirit, draining her energy day by day.
- 3. A representation or image of a crucified Jesus Christ.
- Example: The artist painted a beautiful crucifixion that depicted the sorrow of the event.
Etymology
Late Middle English, from Old French 'crucifixion', from Latin 'crucifixio(n-)', from 'crucifixus' meaning 'fixed to a cross'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
crucified by circumstances:
To be subjected to difficulty or hardship.
beyond crucifixion:
Referring to experiences or suffering beyond normal limits.
Related Words
crucify:
To put to death by nailing or binding to a cross.
martyr:
A person who dies for their religious beliefs.
Slang Meanings of crucifixion
Meaning: The ultimate sacrifice.
Example Sentence: He felt like he was going through a crucifixion when he lost his job.
Meaning: Extreme hardship or suffering.
Example Sentence: That exam was a crucifixion for me today.