propitiation

English

Etymology

Latin; surface analysis is propitiate +‎ -ion.

Noun

propitiation (countable and uncountable, plural propitiations)

The act of propitiating; placation, atonement, similar to expiation but with the added concept of appeasement of anger.
(theology) The death of Christ as a basis for the forgiveness of sin.

Usage notes

Primarily used with respect to a god or spirits.

Translations

the act of propitiating; placation, atonement, expiation

Ewe: avulénu
Greek: εξευμένιση (el) f (exevménisi), κατευνασμός (el) m (katevnasmós)
Ancient Greek: ἱλασμός m (hilasmós)

Russian: умилостивле́ние (ru) n (umilostivlénije), умиротворе́ние (ru) n (umirotvorénije)
Spanish: propiciación (es) f

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