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Immolation: meaning, definitions and examples

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immolation

 

[ ˌɪməˈleɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

sacred act

Immolation refers to the act of sacrificing or offering something, often by fire. Traditionally, it has been associated with religious rituals where a figure or object is consecrated through its complete destruction by flames.

Synonyms

burning, offering, sacrifice

Examples of usage

  • The ancient tribe practiced immolation in their ceremonies.
  • The immolation of the offering was a sign of devotion.
  • Many cultures have myths surrounding the immolation of gods.
  • He spoke about the immolation of innocence in the war.

Translations

Translations of the word "immolation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 autoimolação

🇮🇳 आत्मदाह

🇩🇪 Selbstverbrennung

🇮🇩 pengorbanan diri

🇺🇦 самоспалення

🇵🇱 samospalenie

🇯🇵 自己犠牲

🇫🇷 auto-immolation

🇪🇸 inmolación

🇹🇷 kendini yakma

🇰🇷 자기 소각

🇸🇦 الانتحار بالنار

🇨🇿 sebevražda ohněm

🇸🇰 sebeupálenie

🇨🇳 自焚

🇸🇮 samopostavljanje

🇮🇸 sjálfsáferðir

🇰🇿 өзін-өзі өртеу

🇬🇪 თვითწვა

🇦🇿 özünü yandırma

🇲🇽 inmolación

Word origin

The term 'immolation' comes from the Latin word 'immolatio', which means 'sacrificing' or 'sacrificing by burning.' The root 'mola' refers to a type of meal used in sacrificial rites, while the prefix 'im-' denotes 'upon' or 'into.' Historically, immolation has been utilized in various religious practices across different cultures, symbolizing the ultimate offering to deities in exchange for favor or blessings. Through time, the word has evolved to encompass not just ritualistic sacrifices but also the broader concept of giving something up entirely, especially in contexts of deep conviction or sacrifice. Its association with fire signifies both purification and transformation, linking it to themes of renewal and rebirth found in many mythologies.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,330 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.