expiation
/ɛkspiˈeɪʃən/ · ex.pi.a·tion
noun
- An act of atonement for a sin or wrongdoing. The priest performed an elaborate ritual as an expiation for the community's transgressions.
- The act of expiating or stripping off. The process of expiation involved a series of physical and spiritual cleansings.
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Did you know? The concept of expiation has been a cornerstone of many religious traditions, including ancient Greek and Roman practices, where it was believed that offerings and sacrifices could appease the gods and atone for human wrongdoing.