Meaning of Shrine | Babel Free
ʃɹaɪ̯nDefinitions
- A holy or sacred place dedicated to a specific deity, ancestor, hero, martyr, saint, or similar figure of awe and respect, at which said figure is venerated or worshipped.
- A case, box, or receptacle, especially one in which are deposited sacred relics, as the bones of a saint.
- A place or object hallowed from its history or associations.
Equivalents
Examples
“Entering the tunnel, we pass⟳ a small shrine above our heads which contains a statue of St Barbara, the patron saint of tunnellers. It is traditional to have⟳ such shrines on every tunnel site.”
“a shrine of art”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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