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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

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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