WorldAugust 1, 2026

sanctification

sank-tuh-fuh-KAY-shun

Definition

The act or process of making something or someone holy, pure, or set apart for a sacred purpose.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'sanctificare,' combining 'sanctus' (holy) and 'facere' (to make), this word entered Middle English via Old French to describe the state of being made holy.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe how community life functions as a space where spiritual growth and the refinement of character occur for religious individuals.

Rule change could push US asylum applicants directly to deportation proceedings

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