sanctification

noun
UK: /ˌsæŋktɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
US: /ˌsæŋktɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

  1. The act of making something holy or pure.

    1. Sanctification is important to some believers.
    2. The church emphasizes sanctification as a lifelong journey of spiritual growth.

  2. The process of becoming morally better through religious devotion.

    1. Her sanctification led her to help others.
    2. He believed that sanctification was achieved through prayer and good works.

  3. Religious ceremony or act that declares something holy.

    1. The sanctification of the new temple was joyful.
    2. The ritual sanctification marked the beginning of the pilgrimage season.

Synonyms

purification consecration redemption divinization

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sanctification" in English means: The act of making something holy or pure., The process of becoming morally better through religious devotion., Religious ceremony or act that declares something holy..

The phonetic transcription of "sanctification" is /ˌsæŋktɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ in British English and /ˌsæŋktɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sanctification": purification, consecration, redemption, divinization.

Example usage of "sanctification": "Sanctification is important to some believers.". More examples on the page.