noun
- plural of immolation; acts of killing or destroying something, especially as a sacrifice or protest
Usage: often used in historical, religious, or political contexts; can refer to self-sacrifice or the destruction of a valued object
Examples
- The ancient temple records documented immolations performed during religious ceremonies.
- Historical accounts describe immolations of animals as part of ritual worship.
- The protesters' immolations drew international attention to their cause.
- Medieval texts mention immolations of valuable goods as acts of penance.
- The novel explores themes of sacrifice through the characters' immolations.
- Archaeological evidence suggests immolations were common in that civilization.
- The documentary examined immolations throughout different cultures and time periods.