Atonement: meaning, definitions and examples
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atonement
[ əˈtəʊnmənt ]
religious
The act of making amends or reparation for a sin or wrongdoing; atonement is often associated with seeking forgiveness from a higher power.
Synonyms
penance, redemption, reparation
Examples of usage
- Through acts of charity and prayer, she sought atonement for her past mistakes.
- He believed that only through sincere atonement could he find peace within himself.
literary
A theme in literature where characters seek to make amends for past wrongs or sins, often through sacrifice or reconciliation.
Synonyms
amendment, reconciliation, repentance
Examples of usage
- The novel explores the concept of atonement and the impact of guilt on the characters.
- The protagonist's journey towards atonement is a central focus of the story.
Translations
Translations of the word "atonement" in other languages:
🇵🇹 expiação
🇮🇳 प्रायश्चित
🇩🇪 Sühne
🇮🇩 penebusan
🇺🇦 спокута
🇵🇱 zadośćuczynienie
🇯🇵 償い (tsugunai)
🇫🇷 expiation
🇪🇸 expiación
🇹🇷 keffaret
🇰🇷 속죄 (sokjoe)
🇸🇦 تكفير
🇨🇿 pokání
🇸🇰 pokánie
🇨🇳 赎罪 (shúzuì)
🇸🇮 pokora
🇮🇸 fórnfærsla
🇰🇿 кешірім
🇬🇪 მონანიება
🇦🇿 kəffarə
🇲🇽 expiación
Etymology
The word 'atonement' has its roots in Middle English, derived from the phrase 'at onement', meaning 'in harmony'. The concept of atonement has deep religious and literary significance, with the idea of seeking forgiveness and making amends being a central theme in many cultures and belief systems.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #13,774, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.
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