What does purgatory mean?
noun
A place or state of suffering or torment, especially one that is believed to exist after death as a punishment for sin, or a state of being in which one is neither in heaven nor in hell. In Catholic theology, a temporary place of purification for souls before entering heaven.
Example
"The concept of purgatory has been debated by theologians for centuries, with some arguing that it is a necessary step towards salvation."
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