white robes

language: en

definitions

  1. Long, loose-fitting outer garments that are white in color, typically made of fabric like cotton, linen, or silk, and worn for comfort, tradition, or specific occasions.
    en: Long, loose-fitting outer garments that are white in color, typically made of fabric like cotton, linen, or silk, and worn for comfort, tradition, or specific occasions.
  2. Sacred vestments or ceremonial garments worn by clergy, initiates, or participants in religious rituals such as baptisms, confirmations, or monastic ordinations.
    en: Sacred vestments or ceremonial garments worn by clergy, initiates, or participants in religious rituals such as baptisms, confirmations, or monastic ordinations.
  3. A literary or artistic motif representing concepts such as purity, innocence, peace, divinity, or the afterlife, often used to describe ethereal or angelic figures.
    en: A literary or artistic motif representing concepts such as purity, innocence, peace, divinity, or the afterlife, often used to describe ethereal or angelic figures.
  4. Traditional garments from ancient civilizations, particularly the Roman toga or Greek chiton, which were commonly dyed or woven in natural white hues to denote citizenship or status.
    en: Traditional garments from ancient civilizations, particularly the Roman toga or Greek chiton, which were commonly dyed or woven in natural white hues to denote citizenship or status.
  5. Depictions of deceased individuals, spirits, or celestial beings in folklore, mythology, or religious texts, traditionally shown wearing white robes to signify transition, rest, or heavenly ascension.
    en: Depictions of deceased individuals, spirits, or celestial beings in folklore, mythology, or religious texts, traditionally shown wearing white robes to signify transition, rest, or heavenly ascension.

examples

  1. The monks walked through the courtyard in their simple white robes.

    The monks walked through the courtyard in their simple white robes.

  2. During the baptism ceremony, the infant was dressed in traditional white robes symbolizing spiritual cleansing.

    During the baptism ceremony, the infant was dressed in traditional white robes symbolizing spiritual cleansing.

  3. In the painting, the serene figure stood atop the clouds, draped in luminous white robes.

    In the painting, the serene figure stood atop the clouds, draped in luminous white robes.

  4. Historians note that Roman senators and citizens frequently wore white robes to public assemblies.

    Historians note that Roman senators and citizens frequently wore white robes to public assemblies.

  5. Ancient Egyptian tomb paintings often portray the departed journeying into the afterlife clad in white robes.

    Ancient Egyptian tomb paintings often portray the departed journeying into the afterlife clad in white robes.