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atonement

noun atone·ment \ə-ˈtōn-mənt\

Definition of ATONEMENT

1
obsolete :  reconciliation
2
:  the reconciliation of God and humankind through the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ
3
:  reparation for an offense or injury :  satisfaction
4
Christian Science :  the exemplifying of human oneness with God
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First Known Use of ATONEMENT

1513

Rhymes with ATONEMENT

cantonment, dethronement, disownment, enthronement, postponement
ATONEMENT Defined for Kids

atonement

noun atone·ment \ə-ˈtōn-mənt\

Definition of ATONEMENT for Kids

:  a making up for an offense or injury

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5 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. atonement
  2. Day of Atonement
  3. general atonement
  4. governmental atonement
  5. limited atonement
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