Definition

A location associated with significant pain or hardship, often used metaphorically to describe a situation of intense suffering.

Example

The battlefield became a golgotha for the soldiers who fought bravely but lost their lives.

Conversation

I just finished reading a book about a place called Golgotha.

Oh, I think I've heard of that; it's associated with a lot of suffering, right?

Yeah, it really made me reflect on how we handle our own struggles.

Definitely, sometimes we need to face our own Golgotha to grow.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Golgotha originates from the Aramaic word 'gulgulta' (meaning skull), which is related to the Hebrew 'gulgoleth' (meaning skull). The term is often associated with the site of Jesus' crucifixion, which was referred to as the 'place of the skull.'

Memory Tip

Imagine a place named for a 'skull' — that's what Golgotha means, as it refers to the site of the crucifixion, often depicted as a skull-shaped hill.

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