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Dormition (noun) means the act of going to sleep.

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The act of going to sleep.

The process of dying, or death itself.

(religion) The death of the Virgin Mary and her being taken up into heaven.

"The Virgin had allegedly given away her robe just before her death – what is in Eastern tradition called her Dormition, or falling asleep." — Diarmaid MacCulloch, A History of Christianity (2009)

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French dormition, which itself came from Latin dormītiōnem.

Rhymes for dormition

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What is the meaning of dormition?

"dormition" (noun) means the act of going to sleep.

What are the different meanings of dormition?

"dormition" has 3 main meanings: 1. The act of going to sleep; 2. The process of dying, or death itself; 3. (religion) The death of the Virgin Mary and her being taken up into heaven.