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Crucifixion: meaning, definitions and examples

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crucifixion

 

[ ˌkruː.sɪˈfɪk.ʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

Christianity

The act of executing a person by nailing or binding them to a cross, a form of capital punishment used by the Romans in ancient times.

Synonyms

cruciation, crucifying, execution

Examples of usage

  • They sentenced him to death by crucifixion.
  • Crucifixion was a common form of punishment in the Roman Empire.
  • The crucifixion of Jesus is a central event in Christian theology.
Context #2 | Noun

Art

A representation of Jesus Christ hanging on the cross, often used as a symbol of the Christian faith.

Synonyms

Christ on the cross, cross, crucifix

Examples of usage

  • The painting depicted the crucifixion of Jesus.
  • She wore a necklace with a small crucifixion charm.

Translations

Translations of the word "crucifixion" in other languages:

🇵🇹 crucificação

🇮🇳 क्रूस पर चढ़ाना

🇩🇪 Kreuzigung

🇮🇩 penyaliban

🇺🇦 розп'яття

🇵🇱 ukrzyżowanie

🇯🇵 磔

🇫🇷 crucifixion

🇪🇸 crucifixión

🇹🇷 çarmıha gerilme

🇰🇷 십자가형

🇸🇦 صلب

🇨🇿 ukřižování

🇸🇰 ukrižovanie

🇨🇳 钉十字架

🇸🇮 križanje

🇮🇸 krossfesting

🇰🇿 айқышқа шегелеу

🇬🇪 ჯვარცმა

🇦🇿 çarmıxa çəkilmə

🇲🇽 crucifixión

Etymology

The word 'crucifixion' originated from the Latin word 'crucifixio', which means 'a fixing to a cross'. The practice of crucifixion was widely used by the Romans for punishing criminals and slaves. The crucifixion of Jesus Christ is a central event in Christian theology, symbolizing sacrifice and redemption.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,855, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.