Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ablution
noun
/əˈbluːʃən/
Definition
The act of washing oneself, often used in a ritualistic or religious context.
Examples
- Before entering the temple, he performed his morning ablution.
- The monks engaged in daily ablutions as part of their spiritual routine.
- She found peace in the simple ablution of washing her hands before dinner.
Meaning
Ablution refers to the practice of cleansing the body, traditionally linked to purification rituals in various religions.
Synonyms
- wash
- cleansing
- purification
- rinse
