n. 1 in Roman Catholicism the place where those who have died in a state of grace undergo limited torment to expiate their sins; 2 any condition of temporary punishment
Roman Catholic theology believes souls in purgatory are waiting to go to heaven.
temporary punishment; intermediate state; temporary suffering
heaven
4 syllables
pur-ga-to-ry
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