Meaning ofatonementin English

Noun

1. restoring a relationship through compensation; expiation
   The company made an atonement to the affected community by providing financial aid.
2. reconciling God and humanity (through sacrifice)
   The priest spoke of atonement as a means to reconcile humanity with God.
3. restoring friendly relations; concord
   After the argument, they sought atonement and apologized to each other.