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Definition of atonement

atonement

/əˈtoʊn.mənt/
a · tone · ment
Plural:atonements
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Adjective:atoneable
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1

The action of making amends or reparation for a wrong, injury, or offense.

Example

"He volunteered at the community shelter for a year as an act of atonement for his past mistakes."

2

In religious theology, the reconciliation of humanity with God, especially through the sacrificial suffering and death of Jesus Christ or through prescribed sacred rituals.

Example

"The seminar explored different theological interpretations of the doctrine of atonement across Christian history."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 16th century from the Middle English phrase 'at one' combined with the suffix '-ment', originally signifying the state of being in harmony or reconciliation before evolving to mean making amends for a wrong.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Atonement. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/atonement
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