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sacrosanct

/ˈsæk.ɹoʊˌsæŋkt/

Meanings
  • adjective

    Inviolable, sacred, or consecrated to a divine power.

    - "The sacrosanct relics were kept in the monastery."
    - "The sacrosanct oath was broken, leading to war."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with sacrosanct
sanctuary , canterbury , venture
Variants
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sacrosanct , sacrosanctities , sacrosanctity
Etymology
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From Latin sacrosanctus, from sacer ‘sacred’ + sanctus ‘consecrated, holy’.


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  1. The term 'sacrosanct' is often used in legal contexts to refer to matters that are not subject to debate or questioning.

  2. In medieval Europe, the term 'sacrosanct' was used to refer to the sanctity of the church and its property.

  3. The word 'sacrosanct' is sometimes used interchangeably with the word 'sanctimonious', but the two words have different meanings. 'Sanctimonious' refers to someone who is excessively pious or hypocritically religious.


Related Concepts
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  1. sanctity: The state of being holy or pure, often used in a religious context.

  2. consecration: The act of dedicating something to a deity or higher power.


Culture
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The term 'sacrosanct' is often used in religious contexts to refer to things that are considered sacred and inviolable. It is a powerful word that conveys a sense of reverence and respect. In literature, 'sacrosanct' has been used to describe sacred texts, religious rituals, and divine beings. It is also used figuratively to refer to things that are beyond criticism or questioning.

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  3. mnemonics

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