Sanctification: meaning, definitions and examples

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sanctification

 

[ ˌsaŋ(k)tɪfɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

religious

The act of making something holy or purified, especially within a religious context. It is the process of becoming closer to God and living a life that is in accordance with religious teachings.

Synonyms

holiness, purification, sacredness

Examples of usage

  • Through prayer and meditation, the monk sought sanctification.
  • Sanctification is a central aspect of many religious traditions.
  • Many believers view sanctification as a lifelong journey.
Context #2 | Noun

general

The act of giving something a special status or significance, often in a moral or ethical sense.

Synonyms

blessing, consecration, elevation

Examples of usage

  • The sanctification of human rights is a crucial task for a just society.
  • The sanctification of nature is a theme in many environmental movements.
Context #3 | Noun

Christianity

The process of being made holy and acceptable to God, following justification through faith in Jesus Christ.

Synonyms

divine transformation, spiritual purification

Examples of usage

  • Sanctification is seen as a necessary step in the Christian's spiritual journey.
  • Christians believe that sanctification is a work of the Holy Spirit.
  • The doctrine of sanctification is central to many Christian denominations.

Translations

Translations of the word "sanctification" in other languages:

🇵🇹 santificação

🇮🇳 पवित्रीकरण

🇩🇪 Heiligung

🇮🇩 pengudusan

🇺🇦 освячення

🇵🇱 uświęcenie

🇯🇵 聖別 (せいべつ)

🇫🇷 sanctification

🇪🇸 santificación

🇹🇷 kutsama

🇰🇷 성화 (seonghwa)

🇸🇦 تقديس

🇨🇿 posvěcení

🇸🇰 posvätenie

🇨🇳 成圣 (chéng shèng)

🇸🇮 posvečenje

🇮🇸 helgun

🇰🇿 қасиеттеу

🇬🇪 სიწმინდე (sic’minde)

🇦🇿 müqəddəsləşmə

🇲🇽 santificación

Word origin

The word 'sanctification' originates from the Latin word 'sanctificatio', which means 'making holy'. In religious contexts, sanctification has been a fundamental concept across various faith traditions, emphasizing the process of spiritual purification and moral elevation. In Christianity, sanctification plays a crucial role in the believer's journey of faith, representing the ongoing transformation into a more Christ-like character. The history of sanctification is intertwined with theological debates and spiritual practices aimed at achieving a closer relationship with the divine.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,115, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.