Phrase guide

Christian year

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The annual cycle of liturgical seasons in Christian churches, usually beginning from the Advent.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

the year in the ecclesiastical calendar; especially feast days and special seasons

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Synonyms: church year

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: year, twelvemonth, yr

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Basque: eliz urte — cycle of liturgical seasons
  • Basque: urte liturgiko — cycle of liturgical seasons
  • Finnish: kirkkovuosi — cycle of liturgical seasons
  • Spanish: año litúrgico — cycle of liturgical seasons