sanctity
noun /ˈsæŋk.tɪ.ti/
/-tə.t̬i/ Definition
the sanctity of human life, marriage, etc. › the quality of being very important and deserving respectHoliness › [U] the quality of being holy: the sanctity of a cemetery/tombHoliness
(Definition of sanctity noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- blessed adjective
- hallowed adjective
- holiness noun
- holy adjective (RELIGIOUS)
- impious adjective
- man cannot live by bread alone idiom
- martyrdom noun
- otherworldly adjective
- pagan adjective
- patron saint noun
- piety noun
- profane adjective (AGAINST RELIGION)
- profane adjective (NOT SPIRITUAL)
- profanity noun
- sacred adjective
- sainted adjective
- spiritual adjective
- spirituality noun
- the Sabbath noun
- visitation noun
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