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ascension - Dictionary definition and meaning for ascension

ASCENSION

  • (noun) the act of changing location in an upward direction

    synonyms : ascending , ascent , rise

  • (noun) (astronomy) the rising of a star above the horizon

  • (noun) (New Testament) the rising of the body of Jesus into heaven on the 40th day after his Resurrection

    synonyms : ascension of christ

  • (noun) a movement upward

    "they cheered the rise of the hot-air balloon"

    synonyms : ascent , rise , rising

  • (noun) (Christianity) celebration of the Ascension of Christ into heaven; observed on the 40th day after Easter

    synonyms : ascension day , ascension of the lord

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