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crucifixion

noun

NAmE//ˌkrusəˈfɪkʃn//

Crucifixion

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1[countable, uncountable] the act of killing someone by fastening them to a cross the Crucifixion (= of Jesus)

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2[countable] a painting or other work of art representing the crucifixion of Jesus Christ

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