Ascension
English
Proper noun
Ascension
- (religion) entering heaven while still alive
- (Christianity) specifically, the believed entry of Jesus Christ into heaven after his resurrection.
- (Christianity) a holiday celebrating the Ascension of Jesus, 40 days after Easter.
Synonyms
- (entering heaven): assumption, translation
- (holiday): Ascension Day
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Translations
entering heaven alive
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Jesus' rise to heaven
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holiday celebrating Ascension of Jesus — see Ascension Day
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French
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /a.sɑ̃.sjɔ̃/
Proper noun
Ascension
- (Christianity) Ascension; the holiday commemorating the Ascension of Jesus.
Norman
Etymology
From ascension, from Latin ascēnsiō, ascēnsiōnem.
Noun
Ascension f
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