Meaning
exorcism
- a ritual or practice to expel evil spirits or demons
In a sentence
Nel film c'è una scena spaventosa dedicata a un esorcismo.
In the movie there is a scary scene dedicated to an exorcism.
Il sacerdote ha studiato i rituali dell'esorcismo.
The priest studied the rituals of exorcism.
Molte culture antiche prevedevano forme diverse di esorcismo.
Many ancient cultures included different forms of exorcism.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| esorcismo | masculine · singular |
| esorcismi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Derived from esorcizzare (to exorcise).
- Often heard in film, literature, and anthropological discussions.