tonsure

A noun referring to the shaved area on the crown of the head, traditionally associated with monks or priests, or the act of shaving this area as part of a religious rite.

• 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее выбритую область на макушке головы, традиционно связанную с монахами или священниками, или акт бритья этой области как часть религиозного обряда.

1. Shaved crown of a monk or priest C1 formal

   The shaved area on the top of the head of a monk or priest, often as a symbol of religious devotion or humility.

   • The monk's tonsure was a clear sign of his dedication to the order.
   • In medieval times, a tonsure was required for all clergy.
   • He received his tonsure during the ordination ceremony.

   🇷🇺Тонзура

2. Act of shaving the crown C1 formal

   The practice or ceremony of shaving the crown of the head, traditionally performed by priests or members of a monastic order.

   • The tonsure was performed by the abbot in a solemn ritual.
   • Many religious orders still observe the tradition of tonsure.
   • The ceremony of tonsure marks the beginning of monastic life.

   🇷🇺Тонзура

   Synonyms: shaveshaving

• tonsures plural form
• tonsures' possessive plural form
• tonsure's possessive singular form

A verb meaning to shave the head, especially as part of a religious or monastic ritual.

• 🇷🇺Глагол, означающий брить голову, особенно в рамках религиозного или монашеского обряда.

1. Shave the head of a monk C2 formal

   To shave the crown of the head as a religious rite, especially for monks or clergy.

   • The abbot tonsured the new monk during the ceremony.
   • In some traditions, they tonsure the heads of all novices.
   • He was tonsured as a sign of his devotion to the order.

   🇷🇺Постричь в монахи

   Synonyms: cropshaveshear

• tonsured past participle
• tonsured past simple
• tonsuring present participle
• tonsures third person singular