purgatory (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 09
def (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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Hypernym imaginary place, mythical place, fictitious place
Domain of synset - TOPIC theology, divinity
Derivationally related form purgatory → purgatorial
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Derivationally related form purgatorial → purgatory
Pertainym (pertains to noun) purgatorial → purgatory
Hyponym imaginary place, mythical place, fictitious place
Member of this domain - TOPIC theology, divinity

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