поуче́ние — meaning in English

English meaning

• homily noun A sermon, especially one about a practical topic.
• moral adj Concerned with right and wrong behaviour, or conforming to accepted standards of good conduct.
• sermon noun A talk given during a religious service, usually on a moral or spiritual theme.

Senses

поуче́ние is used for these senses in English:

• homily A moralizing lecture.
• moral (of a narrative) The ethical significance or practical lesson.
• sermon A lengthy speech of reproval.

homily — full definition

1. noun A sermon, especially one about a practical topic.
2. noun A lecture that tells someone how they should behave.
3. noun A dull or obvious saying that offers little real insight.

moral — full definition

1. adj Concerned with right and wrong behaviour, or conforming to accepted standards of good conduct.
2. noun The lesson about right and wrong conduct that a story or experience teaches.
3. noun The principles of good behaviour that guide someone's conduct (usually plural: morals).

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