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Definitions

Proper Noun

1. 1
   The period or season of the Christian church year between the seasons of Pentecost and Advent, or the second half of this period.

Synonyms

All synonyms

ordinary time

Etymology

From kingdom + -tide, from the Festival of Christ the King that culminates the season.

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