atonement
|a-tone-ment|
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/əˈtoʊnmənt/
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/əˈtəʊnmənt/
reparation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'atonement' originates from Middle English, specifically the phrase 'at onement,' where 'at' meant 'in' and 'onement' meant 'unity.'
Historical Evolution
'at onement' transformed into the modern English word 'atonement' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'unity or reconciliation,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'reparation for a wrong or injury.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
reparation for a wrong or injury.
He sought atonement for his past mistakes.
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Noun 2
in religious contexts, the reconciliation of God and humankind through Jesus Christ.
The concept of atonement is central to Christian theology.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42