Sanctification

From the Greek hagiasmos, rooted in hagios — the Greek rendering of the Hebrew qadosh: set apart, designated for a specific purpose. Not primarily a moral improvement process but a directional one: removed from common use and oriented toward something specific. Connects directly to ekklesia — the called-out ones.

Synonyms: sanctify, sanctified, hagios, hagiasmos, holiness, qadosh.