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Word

ablutions

Phoneticsablu·tions

US/əˈbɫuʃənz/

UK/ɐblˈuːʃənz/

Definition

n. the act of washing yourself, especially after a long time or for religious reasons.

n. the act of washing or cleansing oneself, often in a religious or ceremonial context.

Examples

“The soldiers performed their daily ablutions before the morning meal.”

“After the long march through the desert, the group found a stream to perform their ablutions.”

“In many ancient cultures, ablutions were not merely a matter of hygiene but a sacred ritual intended to purify the spirit before entering a temple or a council.”

Examples

simple

“The soldiers performed their daily ablutions before the morning meal.”

contextual

“After the long march through the desert, the group found a stream to perform their ablutions.”

complex

“In many ancient cultures, ablutions were not merely a matter of hygiene but a sacred ritual intended to purify the spirit before entering a temple or a council.”

Domain

Military

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