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English noun: purgatory

1. purgatory (state) a temporary condition of torment or suffering


SamplesA purgatory of drug abuse.


Broader (hypernym)situation

2. purgatory (cognition) (theology) in Roman Catholic theology the place where those who have died in a state of grace undergo limited torment to expiate their sins


Broader (hypernym)fictitious place, imaginary place, mythical place


Domain categorydivinity, theology









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