noun
Meaning 1
A play depicting the Passion of Christ.
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Phrase guide
passion play
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noun
Meaning 2
Any analogous religious story of the suffering, death, and resurrection of other gods or goddesses, or of the martyrdom of holy people, such as the Muslim tazia.
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noun
Meaning 3
An overly dramatic depiction or enaction of something, especially when not usually dramatic.
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noun
Meaning 4
a play representing the Passion of Christ
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Broader terms: play, drama, dramatic play
History
Etymology
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Across languages
Translations
7 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Finnish: kärsimysnäytelmä — play depicting the Passion of Christ
- German: Passionsspiel — play depicting the Passion of Christ
- Irish: dráma Páise — play depicting the Passion of Christ
- Polish: misterium pasyjne — play depicting the Passion of Christ
- Volapük: Lügadramat — play depicting the Passion of Christ
- Finnish: kärsimysnäytelmä — religious story of martyrdom
- Polish: misterium pasyjne — religious story of martyrdom