Definitions for atonement
atonement
a·tone·ment
Spelling: [uh-tohn-muh nt]
IPA: /əˈtoʊn mənt/
Atonement is a 9 letter English word.
It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points.
It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.
You can make 242 anagrams from letters in atonement (aeemnnott).
Definitions for atonement
noun
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satisfaction or reparation for a wrong or injury; amends.
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(sometimes initial capital letter) Theology. the doctrine concerning the reconciliation of God and humankind, especially as accomplished through the life, suffering, and death of Christ.
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Christian Science. the experience of humankind's unity with God exemplified by Jesus Christ.
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Archaic. reconciliation; agreement.
Origin of atonement
1505-15; from phrase at one in harmony + -ment, as translation of Medieval Latin adūnāmentum; compare Middle English onement unity