"sermon" meaning in English

See sermon in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Audio: en-us-sermon.ogg [US] Forms: sermon [singular], sermons [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A sermon is a speech that has to do with religion.
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  2. A sermon can also be a speech one person gives to criticize other people.
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