Purgatory
nounverified·updated May 18, 2026
(theology) in Roman Catholic theology the place where those who have died in a state of grace undergo limited torment to expiate their sins
Framework senses
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- (theology) in Roman Catholic theology the place where those who have died in a state of grace undergo limited torment to expiate their sins
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- a temporary condition of torment or suffering