expiatory

UK
/ˈɛkspɪətəri/
US
/ˈɛkspɪəˌtɔri/
expiatoryadjective
more expiatory
Comp.
most expiatory
Super.
UK
/ˈɛkspɪətəri/
US
/ˈɛkspɪəˌtɔri/
Traductions
The expiatory rituals were performed to seek forgiveness for the community's transgressions.
Les rituels expiatoires ont été accomplis pour demander pardon des transgressions de la communauté.
Définitions
Intended to make amends or atone for guilt or wrongdoing.
The expiatory rituals were performed to seek forgiveness for the community's transgressions.
Serving or intended to expiate; of or relating to atonement.
The temple was erected as an expiatory monument to the victims.