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Meaning of
lamentation
in English
lamentation
us
//ləˈmentʃən//
uk
//ləˈmentɪʃən//
#uncommon
Plural
lamentations
Definitions
Noun
an
expression
of
sorrow
;
grieving
The
community
came
together
to
express
their
lamentation
over
the
loss
of
their
leader
.
a
sorrowful
cry
or
mourning
sound
The
mournful
lamentation
of
the
bereaved
family
filled
the
air
.
a
period
of
mourning
;
ritual
grieving
The
village
observed
a
week
of
lamentation
after
the
tragic
accident
.
a
musical
setting
of
a
liturgical
text
(
usually
dirge-like
)
The
choir
sang
a
haunting
lamentation
during
the
funeral
service
.
