genuflection

• Substantiv, das die Handlung bezeichnet, ein oder beide Knie zu beugen, insbesondere als Zeichen der Verehrung, Ehrerbietung oder tiefen Respekts, oft im religiösen oder zeremoniellen Kontext.

A noun referring to the act of bending one or both knees as a gesture of worship, reverence, or deep respect.

1. Act of kneeling in reverenceC1formal

   The act of bending one or both knees as a sign of respect, worship, or submission, especially in a religious context.

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   • The congregation performed a genuflection before the altar.
   • His deep genuflection showed his profound reverence.
   • In some traditions, a genuflection is made when entering a church.

   Synonymekneelingkowtowobeisanceprostration