ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Sanctification

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /saŋktɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Sanctification is a noun meaning (theology) The (usually gradual or uncompleted) process by which a Christian believer is made holy through the action of the Holy Spirit.

Meaning

(theology) The (usually gradual or uncompleted) process by which a Christian believer is made holy through the action of the Holy Spirit.

More Meanings

  1. The process of making holy; hallowing, consecration.
  2. (slang, obsolete) Blackmail.

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Related Words

Related dictionary entries include sanctifying, sanctuarization, salvation, sanification, sacrament, restoration.

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