Vocabulary Entry

purgatory

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noun

A state or place of suffering, often thought of in religious contexts as a temporary condition of cleansing or purification.

Example Sentences

"In many religious traditions, purgatory is seen as a place where souls undergo purification."

"The concept of purgatory has provided comfort to believers who think of it as a second chance after death."

"He felt like he was trapped in a purgatory of indecision, unable to make a choice between two paths."