Stigmata Definition

stigmätə, stigmətə
stigma
noun
Marks resembling the crucifixion wounds of Jesus, appearing on some devout persons in a state of intense religious fervor.
Webster's New World
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(religion, Christianity) Bodily marks or sores, corresponding in location to the crucifixion wounds of Christ, supposed to occur during states of religious ecstasy or hysteria.

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Origin of Stigmata

  • From Ancient Greek στίγμα (stigma, “brand"). Nominative plural: στίγματα (stigmata).

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