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Lententide

Definition: Lententide refers to the period of time from Ash Wednesday to Easter Sunday in the Christian calendar. It is a solemn season of approximately forty days observed by Catholics and some Protestant denominations as a time of repentance, prayer, and preparation for Easter.

Sense 1: noun - The period of forty days preceding Easter, including both the season of Lent and the Holy Week.

Example Sentence: During Lententide, many Christians fast, abstain from certain foods, and engage in acts of penance as a form of spiritual discipline.

Sense 2: adjective - Relating to or characteristic of Lententide.

Example Sentence: Parishioners attended the Lententide service, captivated by the solemn atmosphere and reverent prayers.

Sense 3: adjective - Popular among a specific local community during Lententide.

Example Sentence: The traditional Lententide processions are a local favorite, attracting both residents and tourists alike.

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