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10 Language-to-English DictionariesHoly Week
/ˈhoʊli wiːk/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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The week before Easter, beginning on Palm Sunday, observed in Christian churches as a time of solemn commemoration of the events of the Passion and death of Jesus.
"Many religious processions take place throughout Spain during Holy Week."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'Holy Week' originates from the Old English 'halig' meaning 'holy' and 'wīc' meaning 'week'. It has been used in Christian contexts since the early Middle Ages to denote the week leading up to Easter, reflecting the significance of the events commemorated during this time.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Holy Week" is said worldwide
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Semaine sainte
Transliteration: Semaine sainte
"La Semaine sainte précède le dimanche de Pâques."
Karwoche
Transliteration: Karwoche
"In der Karwoche gedenken Christen des Leidens Jesu."
Settimana Santa
Transliteration: Settimana Santa
"Molte tradizioni si svolgono durante la Settimana Santa."
Semana Santa
Transliteration: Semana Santa
"La Semana Santa es muy celebrada en Sevilla."
Semana Santa
Transliteration: Semana Santa
"A Semana Santa começa com o Domingo de Ramos."
पवित्र सप्ताह
Transliteration: Pavitra Saptah
"पवित्र सप्ताह ईस्टर से पहले का सप्ताह है।"
圣周
Transliteration: Shèng zhōu
"信徒们在圣周期间进行祈祷。"
성주간
Transliteration: Seongjugan
"그리스도교에서는 부활 대축일 전주를 성주간으로 지냅니다."
受難週
Transliteration: Junanshū
"受難週は復活祭の前の週です。"
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