Meaning of the word purgatory in English
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purgatory
US /ˈpɝː.ɡə.tɔːr.i/
UK /ˈpɝː.ɡə.tɔːr.i/
Noun
1.
a place or state of suffering inhabited by the souls of sinners who are expiating their sins before going to heaven
Example:
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According to some Christian beliefs, souls go to purgatory to be cleansed.
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He felt like he was stuck in a personal purgatory after losing his job.
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