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Purgatory

nounid 109868·updated May 18, 2026
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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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plural
Purgatories
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Purgatory's
pluralpossessive
Purgatories'

Framework definitions

Wordset Dictionary2 sensesview framework →
§1
(theology) in Roman Catholic theology the place where those who have died in a state of grace undergo limited torment to expiate their sins
§2
a temporary condition of torment or suffering
Legacy lexicon import1 senseview framework →
§1 · legacy_primary
(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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