purgatory
US /ˈpɝː.ɡə.tɔːr.i/
UK /ˈpɝː.ɡə.tɔːr.i/

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api penyucian
a place or state of suffering inhabited by the souls of sinners who are expiating their sins before going to heaven
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According to some Christian beliefs, souls go to purgatory to be cleansed.
Menurut beberapa kepercayaan Kristen, jiwa-jiwa pergi ke api penyucian untuk disucikan.
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He felt like he was stuck in a personal purgatory after losing his job.
Dia merasa seperti terjebak dalam api penyucian pribadi setelah kehilangan pekerjaannya.