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Homily

Noun

Definition: A religious discourse or sermon that provides moral or spiritual guidance to the audience.

Examples:

• The priest delivered a moving homily on forgiveness.
• The pastor's homily inspired the congregation to practice gratitude.

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Noun

Definition: A tedious or moralizing lecture, often delivered in a condescending manner.

Examples:

• The teacher's homily about punctuality bored the students.
• He went off on a homily about the dangers of procrastination.

Noun (Local)

Definition: A traditional anecdote, saying, or maxim, frequently used within a specific community.

Examples:

• The old man shared a local homily about the importance of hard work.
• My grandmother often tells us local homilies she learned from her parents.

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