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whitweek

/ˈwɪt.wiːk/

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noun

/ˈwɪt.wiːk/C1formal
  • ruХристианский праздник, обозначающий неделю, начинающуюся с Троицына дня, особенно первые три дня.

A Christian holiday referring to the week beginning on Whitsunday, especially the first three days.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Christian holiday periodC1formalbritish

    The week that begins on Whitsunday (Pentecost), particularly the first three days, observed in Christian tradition.

    ruТроицкая неделя

    • Many churches hold special services during Whitweek.
    • The Whitweek holiday is a time for family gatherings in some regions.
    • In medieval times, Whitweek was celebrated with festivals and processions.

    Synonymswhitsuntide