edification meaning

Definition of edification

1. uplifting enlightenment

   Synonyms: sophistication

   Type of: enlightenment

   Kinds: disenchantment

   Related forms: edify

edification in a sentence

• Tom dedicated his life to the edification of the masses.

How to pronounce edification

edification is pronounced /ˌɛdəfəˈkeɪʃən/ in American English. It has 5 syllables, with the stress on the fourth syllable.

Words that rhyme with edification

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