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suttee in a sentence

n.

Definition

Suttee is a historical practice in some Indian cultures where a widow self-immolates on her husband's funeral pyre as a form of ritual sacrifice.

Sample Sentences

  1. Suttee was a controversial practice in some historical Indian cultures.
  2. The ritual of suttee involved a widow self-immolating on her husband's funeral pyre.
  3. Many reformers campaigned against the practice of suttee in the 19th century.
  4. Suttee symbolized the extreme devotion expected of women in certain traditions.
  5. Legislation was eventually enacted to abolish the practice of suttee in India.

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