Expiatori

Expiatori is a term used to denote individuals who perform acts of expiation or atonement. The word is formed from the Latin root expiare, with the suffix -tor indicating a person who performs the action, and its plural form is common in several Romance languages. In English-language discussions, Expiatori is often encountered as a direct transliteration of these Romance-language terms rather than as an independently established English word.

In religious and philosophical contexts, expiatori refer to persons or figures believed to undertake actions intended to repair sin, guilt, or wrongdoing. The concept can encompass penance, ritual cleansing, restitution to victims, or moral reformation as part of a broader discussion of atonement and purification.

As a proper noun, Expiatori does not correspond to a widely recognized organization, historical group, or canonical work. When encountered as a name in fiction or contemporary discourse, it typically designates a fictional order, society, or caste created by an author or designer rather than representing a real-world institution.

In scholarly usage, the term may appear in analyses of atonement theories, ritual practices, and the social functions attributed to expiation across cultures. Related terms include expiatory, expiation, and expiator, which help frame discussions of cleansing, forgiveness, and moral responsibility.