Meaning of the word prostration in English

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prostration

US /prɑːˈstreɪ.ʃən/
UK /prɑːˈstreɪ.ʃən/

Noun

1.

the act or position of lying with the face down and arms stretched out, especially as a sign of respect or worship:

Example:
Approaching the main statue, he threw himself in full prostration before it.
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