shrine

noun
/ʃraɪn/

Meaning

A place regarded as holy, often associated with a saint or deity.
a holy or sacred place dedicated to a specific deity, ancestor, hero, or saint

Example Sentences

Thousands of pilgrims visit the shrine each year.

Pilgrims visit the shrine to pray for good health.

Example Expressions

shrine of memory

Synonyms

temple, sanctuary, altar, chapel
Entry 1
temple, sanctuary, altar, chapel
Entry 2
temple, sanctuary, altar, chapel

Antonyms

ordinary place, profane site, profane place, secular building
Entry 1
ordinary place, profane site
Entry 2
profane place, secular building

Collocations

visit shrine, sacred shrine, holy shrine, build shrine, Buddhist shrine, roadside shrine
Entry 1
visit shrine, sacred shrine, holy shrine, build shrine
Entry 2
holy shrine, sacred shrine, Buddhist shrine, roadside shrine

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