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Preachment

/ˈpriː.tʃmənt/
nounCEFR C1 (Advanced)Top #15000 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    The act of preaching or delivering a sermon.

    "The preacher's preachment inspired many in the congregation."
  2. 2

    A sermon or discourse on a moral or religious topic.

    "His preachment on kindness resonated with the audience."

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The word 'preachment' originates from the Middle English term 'prechement', derived from the Old French 'prechier', meaning 'to preach', which in turn comes from the Latin 'praedicare', meaning 'to proclaim'. Over time, the term evolved to refer specifically to the act of preaching or delivering a sermon.

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