atonement

English

/əˈtoʊnmənt/

noun

Definitions

Making amends to restore a damaged relationship; expiation.
(theology) The reconciliation of God and mankind through the death of Jesus.
(archaic) Reconciliation; restoration of friendly relations; concord.

Etymology

Suffix from English atone, at (out-, beyond) + English onement.

Origin

English

onement

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Cognates and derived terms

at English
atmark English
atonable English
atone English
atoner English
atonest English
atoneth English
eat away at English
film at 11 English
hereat English
one English
onement English
thereat English
whereat English
at Middle English
atone Middle English
atonemen Indonesian
艾特 Chinese