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purgatorio — meaning in English

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English meaning

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

Senses

purgatorio 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 — 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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