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homily

noun

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A sermon or a lecture offering moral advice.

The coach delivered a homily about humility after the victory.
Dictionary practice example.
During the gathering, a homily about returning borrowed seeds turns an ordinary obligation into an invitation to consider care for neighbors.
From Belief and Self-Examination.
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