Crucifixion

UK: 'crucifixion', 'Crucifixion': /ˌkruːsɪˈfɪkʃən/

US: /ˌkrusəˈfɪkʃən/

US: (kro̅o̅′sə fik′shən)

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Crucifixion / ˌkruːsɪˈfɪkʃən/ noun

1. the Crucifixion ⇒ the crucifying of Christ at Calvary, regarded by Christians as the culminating redemptive act of his ministry
2. a picture or representation of this

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cru•ci•fix•ion /ˌkrusəˈfɪkʃən/   n. 

1. the act of crucifying or the state of being crucified:
   [uncountable] Crucifixion was a particularly barbaric way to be killed.
   [countable] Crucifixions were attended by great crowds of people.
2. Religion [proper noun* Crucifixion;
   the + ~] the death of Jesus upon the Cross.
3. Fine Art [countable] a picture or other representation of this.

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cru•ci•fix•ion  (kro̅o̅′sə fik′shən), n. 

1. the act of crucifying.
2. the state of being crucified.
3. Religion (cap.) the death of Jesus upon the Cross.
4. Fine Art a picture or other representation of this.
5. severe and unjust punishment or suffering;
   persecution.

• Late Latin crucifīxiōn- (stem of crucīfixiō). See crucifix, -ion
• late Middle English 1375–1425

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crucifixion / ˌkruːsɪˈfɪkʃən/ noun

1. a method of putting to death by nailing or binding to a cross, normally by the hands and feet, which was widespread in the ancient world