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purgatory

/ purgatory /

noun

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1

(theology) in Roman Catholic theology the place where those who have died in a state of grace undergo limited torment to expiate their sins

Type of:

imaginary place mythical place

Domain:

theology divinity

noun Sense 2

a temporary condition of torment or suffering

"a purgatory of drug abuse"

Type of:

situation

Semantic Complexity

80%

Sense Count

2

Total Synonyms

0

Total Relationships

3

Times Searched

2

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imaginary place mythical place situation