Sign in
Enter the word for search

propitiation

UK
/prəˌpɪʃiˈeɪʃən/
US
/prəˌpɪʃiˈeɪʃən/

Translations

propitiationnoun
propitiations
pl
UK
/prəˌpɪʃiˈeɪʃən/
US
/prəˌpɪʃiˈeɪʃən/
propitiationTerme soutenu, surtout en théologie.
Theologians discussed the propitiation of divine wrath.
Les théologiens ont discuté de la propitiation de la colère divine.
sacrifice propitiatoireTerme religieux ou théologique.
The priest made a propitiation for the people.
Le prêtre a accompli un sacrifice propitiatoire pour le peuple.
Additional translations
offrande propitiatoirePour désigner une offrande destinée à apaiser ou à se concilier une divinité, un esprit ou une autorité.
Synonyms
atonement
reconciliation
appeasement
expiation
pacification

Definitions

propitiationnoun
The act of appeasing or making favorable, often through a sacrifice or offering, to a deity or spirit.
The villagers offered a propitiation to the gods to ensure a bountiful harvest.
Something that serves to appease or conciliate, such as a gift or offering.
The king sent a propitiation to the neighboring kingdom to mend their strained relations.
(Christian theology) The atoning sacrifice of Christ that appeases divine wrath; atonement.
Many Christian theologians regard the crucifixion as the ultimate propitiation for humankind's sins.
OverviewPhrasesExamplesAI ExpertDictionaries