Purgatorium — meaning in English

English meaning

• purgatory noun In Catholic belief, a temporary state after death in which souls are purified before entering Heaven.

Senses

Purgatorium is used for these senses in English:

• Purgatory (Christianity) An intermediate state after death in which some of those ultimately destined for Heaven must first undergo purification.
• purgatory Any situation where suffering is endured, particularly as part of a process of redemption.

purgatory — full definition

1. noun In Catholic belief, a temporary state after death in which souls are purified before entering Heaven.
2. noun Any situation of temporary suffering, waiting, or discomfort.

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