crucifixion

CEFRB2

/ˌkɹuːsɪˈfɪkʃən/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The killing of someone by nailing them to a cross.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    The military punishment of being tied to a fixed object, often with the limbs in a stretched position.

Examples

  • Muslims believe that Jesus was saved from crucifixion.

  • The crucifixion is an important part of the Holy Bible.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
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Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. An execution by being nailed or tied to an upright cross and left to hang there until dead.

  2. The death of Jesus Christ on the Cross.

  3. An ordeal, terrible, especially malicious treatment imposed upon someone.

More examples

In context

  • Rome used crucifixions as a deterrent, and standard for the 'vilest' crimes, such as slave rebellion.

  • The suspects' hostile interrogation amounted to a public crucifixion.

  • Centurion: Stabbed? Takes a second. Crucifixion lasts hours! It's a slow, horrible death! / Matthias: Well, at least it gets you out in the open air.

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Origin

noun

From Middle English crucifixioun, from Late Latin noun of process crucifīxiō, from perfect passive participle crucifīxus (“fixed to a cross”), from crux (“cross”) + fīgō.