CEFR B1

lent

noun

Meaning

A period of 40 days (excluding Sundays) before Easter, observed by Christians as a time of fasting, repentance, and prayer.

Examples

During Lent, some people choose to give up meat or sweets.
The church calendar marks the beginning of Lent with Ash Wednesday.

Synonyms: fasting period, penitential season, holy season

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lent (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /lɛnt/

Definition

A period of 40 days (excluding Sundays) before Easter, observed by Christians as a time of fasting, repentance, and prayer.

Examples

During Lent, some people choose to give up meat or sweets.
The church calendar marks the beginning of Lent with Ash Wednesday.
Many Christians find Lent to be a meaningful time for spiritual reflection.

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