edification
Translation
edification, enlightenment, instruction
Examples
He reads for his own edification.
He reads for his own edification.
The lecture was for the edification of the students.
The lecture was for the edification of the students.
Grammar Patterns
for ((sb.'s)) edification for the moral or intellectual improvement of (sb.) He reads books for his own edification.
Similar Words
Synonyms: enlightenment, instruction, improvement, education
Etymology
From Latin 'aedificatio' (a building, the act of building), from 'aedificare' (to build). It's a metaphor for building up the mind or character.
Memory Tips
Think of an 'edifice' (a large, imposing building). 'Edification' is the process of building up one's mind or morals.