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saarna — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • dissertation noun A long, formal piece of writing on a specific subject, usually required to complete an advanced degree.
  • harangue noun An impassioned, disputatious public speech.
  • homily noun A sermon, especially concerning a practical matter.
  • sermon noun A talk given during a religious service, usually on a moral or spiritual theme.
  • tirade noun A long, angry or violent speech.

Senses

saarna is used for these senses in English:

  • dissertation A lengthy lecture on a subject; a treatise; a discourse; a sermon.
  • harangue A tirade, harsh scolding or rant, whether spoken or written.
  • homily (Christianity) A sermon, especially concerning a practical matter.
  • tirade A long, angry or violent speech.

harangue — full definition

  1. noun An impassioned, disputatious public speech.
  2. noun A tirade, harsh scolding or rant, whether spoken or written.

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