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.”
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