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    Tonsura (en. Tonsure)

    ton-su-ra

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The act of shaving or cutting hair, usually for priests or religious people.
    Tonsure is one of the rituals of entering an order of priests.
    Ang tonsura ay isa sa mga ritwal ng pagpasok sa isang orden ng mga pari.
    A symbol of devotion to God or a mark of consecration.
    His tonsure reflects his dedication to religion.
    Ang kanyang tonsura ay nagpapakita ng kanyang dedikasyon sa relihiyon.
    The style of hair cutting based on the traditions of certain cultures or religions.
    There are various styles of tonsure in different religions.
    May iba't ibang estilo ng tonsura sa iba't ibang relihiyon.

    Etymology

    From the Italian word 'tonsura' meaning 'cut' or 'shave'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Tonsure of the priest
    The hairstyle cut of priests.
    Tonsura ng pari

    Related Words

    cut
    The process of cutting hair.
    gupit
    religion
    The system of faith and worship to a higher power.
    relihiyon

    Slang Meanings

    cutting of hair on a part of the head (usually happens to children)
    Wait, has the baby had a tonsure? He looks so cute!
    Teka, nakapag-tonsura na ba si baby? Ang cute-cute niya!
    tradition of having a fresh start (usually in ceremonies, like in churches)
    Mark's tonsure is a symbol of a new life for him.
    Yung tonsura ni Mark, simbolo yun ng bagong buhay para sa kanya.