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Meaning of temple
A building dedicated to religious worship or ritual.
Etymology of temple
The word "temple" comes from the Old French "temple", which is derived from the Latin "templum", meaning a consecrated area or a building for worship
The Latin "templum" is thought to be derived from the Proto-Indo-European root "tem-", which meant to cut or separate, possibly referring to the act of dividing or marking out a sacred area
Synonyms
shrine
church
cathedral
mosque
synagogue
pagoda
monastery
convent
chapel
sanctuary
altar
tabernacle
minster
abbey
priory
oratory
grotto
hermitage
sacred place
holy place
place of worship
house of worship
house of God
house of prayer
edifice
structure
building
monument
memorial
mausoleum
tomb
sepulcher
Definitions
- A building devoted to the worship, or considered as the dwelling place, of a god or gods or other objects of religious reverence
- * The flat area on either side of the head in front of the ear
- * A person's mind or thoughts considered as a place of spiritual refuge
Usage Examples
- The temple was an impressive structure with intricate carvings and statues
- * She visited the temple to pray and seek spiritual guidance
- * The ancient temple was a place of great historical and cultural significance
Antonyms
secular building
profane place
unholy site
irreligious location
non-sacred area
mundane structure
ordinary place
common building
unremarkable site
undistinguished location
unimpressive edifice
uninspiring monument
unimportant memorial
neglected shrine
abandoned church
desecrated sanctuary
violated altar