All Souls' Day

noun

: November 2 observed in some Christian churches as a day of prayer for the souls of the faithful departed

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14th century, in the meaning defined above

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“All Souls' Day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/All%20Souls%27%20Day. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.

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All Souls' Day

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: November 2 observed in some Christian churches as a day of prayer for the dead

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All Souls' Day

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