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Meaning of purgatory

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

purgatory

Pronunciation:/ˈpɜːɡətɹi//ˈpɝɡəˌtɔɹi/

noun

Definitions

  1. Alternative letter-case form of Purgatory

  2. Any situation where suffering is endured, particularly as part of a process of redemption.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Tending to cleanse; expiatory.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/purgatory

Related words

purgationindulgencepenancepartial indulgenceredemptiondamnationpurificationcoredemption