Associations to the word «Edification»

Wiktionary

EDIFICATION, noun. The act of edifying, or the state of being edified; a building up, especially in a moral, emotional, or spiritual sense; moral, intellectual, or spiritual improvement; through encouragement and instruction.
EDIFICATION, noun. (archaic) A building or edifice.

Dictionary definition

EDIFICATION, noun. Uplifting enlightenment.

Wise words

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