purgatorium — 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
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 — full definition
- noun In Catholic belief, a temporary state after death in which souls are purified before entering Heaven.
- noun Any situation of temporary suffering, waiting, or discomfort.
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