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shrine
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- pronunciation:
- shraIn
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a sacred place or object that is devoted to some holy person or god.
The family worshipped at the shrine of their favorite saint.
- similar words:
- sanctuary
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| definition 2: |
any place or object devoted to the honor and memory of some important person or event in history.
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is a national shrine.
- similar words:
- monument, sanctuary
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| related words: |
memorial, tomb |
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| derivation: |
shrinelike (adj.) |
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