glorification

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English

Etymology

From Middle French glorification, from Latin glōrificātiō.

Pronunciation

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  • Rhymes: -eɪʃən

Noun

glorification (countable and uncountable, plural glorifications)

  1. The act of glorifying or the state of being glorified.
  2. Specifically, the ascension (of Christ or humans) to the glory of heaven.
    • 2017 April 18, Meghan O'Gieblyn, The Guardian:
      Christ was guiding evolution toward a state of glorification so that humanity could finally merge with God in eternal perfection.
  3. The worshiping of a deity; extolment or laudation.
  4. The portrayal of something as being ideal; idealization.

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French

Etymology

From Middle French glorification, from Latin glōrificātiōnem.

Pronunciation

Noun

glorification f (plural glorifications)

  1. glorification
  2. aggrandizement

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