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solatium

Pronunciation: /səˈleɪʃɪəm/

Definition of solatium

noun (plural solatia /-ʃɪə/)

formal
  • a thing given to someone as a compensation or consolation:a suitable solatium in the form of an apology was offered to him

Origin:

early 19th century: from Latin, literally 'solace'

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