ablution [noun]
Definition of ablution:
- A washing of the body, especially as part of a religious ceremony.
- The liquid used for such washing.
Sentence/Example of ablution:
Before entering the temple, the worshippers performed the customary ablutions.
In some cultures, ablutions are a daily practice as part of religious rituals.
The priest poured water from a silver chalice for the ablution ceremony.
Taking a bath can be a simple act of cleansing or a more elaborate ablution ritual.
The instructions for the ceremony included specific details about the ablutions required.
Archeologists discovered evidence of ancient ablution facilities near the temple ruins.
Although the specific practices differ, many religions incorporate some form of ritual washing or purification.
While some viewed daily ablutions as essential, others found them unnecessary.
Modern hygiene practices can be seen as a secularized version of the concept of ablution.
The debate continues about the role of ablutions in maintaining spiritual purity.