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prostration

/prəʊˈstreɪʃən/ noun · British & US

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What does prostration mean?

noun

The act of throwing oneself to the ground in a gesture of respect, submission, or worship. A state of being prostrate or lying flat on the ground.

Example

"The pilgrim performed a ritual prostration at the entrance of the temple."

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Etymologically related

Latin prostrare Greek προσκυνέω (proskynēō)Sanskrit प्रार्थना (prārthanā)

Synonyms for prostration

proskynesis obeisance submission worship reverence deference

Antonyms of prostration

defiance rebellion insubordination

Rhymes with prostration

prostration education relation relation