Meaning ofcrucifixionin English

Noun

1. nailing to a cross as a form of execution; death by hanging
   The ancient Romans used crucifixion as a means of punishing rebels.
2. a severe, oppressive ordeal (figurative)
   The long and painful illness was a crucifixion for her, testing her endurance.
3. jesus Christ's death on the Cross
   The depiction of Jesus Christ's crucifixion is a central theme in Christian art.