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propitiatory

UK
/prəˈpɪʃ.ɪ.ə.tər.i/
US
/prəˈpɪʃ.iˌeɪ.tɔːr.i/

Translations

propitiatorynoun
propitiatories
pl
UK
/prəˈpɪʃ.i.ə.tər.i/
US
/prəˈpɪʃ.i.əˌtɔr.i/
Rare, chiefly Biblical usage referring to the mercy seat.
propitiatoireTerme biblique ; le couvercle d'or de l'arche, considéré comme lieu d'expiation.
On Yom Kippur, the high priest would sprinkle blood upon the propitiatory in the Holy of Holies.
À Yom Kippour, le grand prêtre répandait du sang sur le propitiatoire dans le Saint des saints.
Additional translations
siège de miséricordeTerme biblique ; traduction explicative moins courante.
propitiatoryadjective
more propitiatory
Comp.
most propitiatory
Super.
UK
/prəˈpɪʃ.ɪ.ə.tər.i/
US
/prəˈpɪʃ.iˌeɪ.tɔːr.i/
propitiatoireReligion, spiritualité ; qui vise à apaiser ou à se rendre favorable.
The villagers offered propitiatory sacrifices to the gods to ensure a bountiful harvest.
Les villageois offrirent des sacrifices propitiatoires aux dieux pour assurer une récolte abondante.
Synonyms
placatory
conciliatory
reconciling
appeasing
atoning

Definitions

propitiatorynoun
The mercy seat; the gold cover of the Ark of the Covenant, regarded as the place of atonement.
On Yom Kippur, the high priest would sprinkle blood upon the propitiatory in the Holy of Holies.
propitiatoryadjective
Intended to appease or pacify, especially in a religious or spiritual context.
The villagers offered propitiatory sacrifices to the gods to ensure a bountiful harvest.
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