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Transfiguration Definition & Meaning

transfiguration
noun
  1. (Christianity) a church festival held in commemoration of the Transfiguration of Jesus
  2. (New Testament) the sudden emanation of radiance from the person of Jesus
  3. a striking change in appearance or character or circumstances; "the metamorphosis of the old house into something new and exciting"
  4. the act of transforming so as to exalt or glorify

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  • "place of the transfiguration"
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  • "manchester nh parish of the transfiguration"
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  • "feast of the transfiguration"
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Frequently asked questions

What does transfiguration mean?
(Christianity) a church festival held in commemoration of the Transfiguration of Jesus (New Testament) the sudden emanation of radiance from the person of Jesus a striking change in appearance or character or circumstances; "the metamorphosis of the old house into something new and exciting" the act of transforming so as to exalt or glorify
What part of speech is transfiguration?
Transfiguration is a noun.
How many definitions does transfiguration have?
Transfiguration has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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