expiatory

ریشه

From Latin 'expiatorius', from 'expiare' ('to atone for'), from 'ex-' ('out') + 'piare' ('to atone for, appease'), from 'pius' ('pious').

مثال

• The expiatory sacrifice was made to appease the gods.
• He built an expiatory chapel in memory of his late wife.
• The expiatory actions taken by the government were seen as a step in the right direction.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Expiatory sacrifice Expiatory chapel Expiatory actions Expiatory nature