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temple

/ˈtɛmp(ə)l/
Meanings
  • noun

    A building used for religious worship and ceremonies.

    - "The temple was built in the 16th century."
    - "Visitors were asked to remove their shoes before entering the temple."
  • noun

    A building or enclosure in which something is housed or protected.

    - "The temple of the heart is where love resides."
    - "The temple of the body is the human body."
Pronunciation
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Synonyms

house of worship , place of worship
Rhymes
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helm , helm's deep , helmless , helmpea , helmspur
Variants
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temple , templed , temples , Frederick Temple , Temple , Shirley Temple , Sir William Temple , William Temple , Temple City , Shirley Temple cocktail , Shirley Temples , go to temple
Etymology
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From Old French temples, from Latin templum 'a building set apart for religious rites'.

Trivia
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  1. The Parthenon in Athens, Greece, is one of the most famous temples in the world.

  2. The largest temple complex in the world is Angkor Wat in Cambodia.

  3. The word 'temple' comes from the Latin word 'templum', which means 'a building set apart for religious rites'.

Related Concepts
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  1. shrine: A small temple or place of worship.

  2. sanctuary: A place of refuge or protection, often associated with temples.

Culture
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Temples have been an integral part of various religions and cultures throughout history. They serve as places of worship, pilgrimage, and community gathering. Temples have been depicted in numerous works of literature, art, and music, and are often considered sacred and symbolic places.

How to Memorize "temple"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a grand, ornate building with intricate carvings and towering spires.
    - Visualize a peaceful, serene place where people come to pray and meditate.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'temple' with the idea of a sacred place.
    - Think of a building where people go to worship and connect with their deity.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym TEMPLE: Temple is a place of Tradition, Exaltation, Meditation, Praise, and Learning.
    - Remember that a temple is a place of spiritual Temperance and Empowerment.

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