Definisjon av purgatory

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Noun

purgatory - (theology) in Roman Catholic theology the place where those who have died in a state of grace undergo limited torment to expiate their sins
fictitious place, imaginary place, mythical place a place that exists only in imagination; a place said to exist in fictional or religious writings
theology, divinity the learned profession acquired by specialized courses in religion (usually taught at a college or seminary); "he studied theology at Oxford"
purgatory - a temporary condition of torment or suffering; "a purgatory of drug abuse"
situation a condition or position in which you find yourself; "the unpleasant situation (or position) of having to choose between two evils"; "found herself in a very fortunate situation"
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Substantiv

purgatory - In Catholicism, the stage of the afterlife where souls suffer for their sins before they can enter heaven.
purgatory - Any situation causing suffering.

Adjektiv

purgatory - Tending to cleanse; expiatory.

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  • purgatory
    In Catholic theology, the stage of afterlife where souls suffer for their sins before entering heaven.
  • purgatory
    A situation causing suffering.

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