Expiation: meaning, definitions and examples

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expiation

 

[ ษ›kspiหˆeษชสƒษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

moral responsibility

Expiation refers to the act of making amends or atonement for guilt or wrongdoing. It often involves suffering or sacrifice, and is frequently associated with religious or moral contexts where individuals seek to rectify their transgressions. The concept emphasizes the importance of repairing the harm caused by one's actions and restoring a sense of balance or purity. In some traditions, expiation may also involve rituals or offerings intended to appease deities or spiritual forces.

Synonyms

amends, atonement, redemption, reparation

Examples of usage

  • He sought expiation for his past mistakes.
  • The ritual was an act of expiation for the community's sins.
  • Her volunteering was seen as a form of expiation.
  • He believed that expiation could bring him peace.

Translations

Translations of the word "expiation" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น expiรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคทเคฎเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Sรผhne

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penebusan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะตะบัะฟั–ะฐั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ekspiacja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ด–็ฝช (ใ—ใ‚‡ใใ–ใ„)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท expiation

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ expiaciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท af

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†์ฃ„ (sokjoe)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชูƒููŠุฑ (takfir)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ expiace

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ expiรกcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ตŽ็ฝช (shรบzuรฌ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ekspiacija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรณrgรถng

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะตัˆั–ั€ั–ะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒแƒชแƒ”แƒ›แƒ (gamots'ema)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ baฤŸฤฑลŸlanma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ expiaciรณn

Word origin

The term expiation originates from the Latin word 'expiatio', which is derived from 'expiฤre', meaning 'to atone for'. The prefix 'ex-' means 'out of' and 'piฤre' means 'to appease' or 'to expiate'. In ancient cultures, rituals and sacrifices were often performed to expiate sins or offenses against the divine. Throughout history, the concept has been crucial in various religious texts and teachings, emphasizing the necessity of atonement to restore one's relationship with God or the moral order. In modern contexts, it is commonly used in discussions of ethics, law, and personal morality, reflecting the enduring significance of accountability and redemption in human society.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,874, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.