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/ʃɹaɪ̯n/ · shrine
noun
- A holy or sacred place dedicated to a specific deity, ancestor, hero, martyr, saint, or similar figure of awe and respect, at which said figure is venerated or worshipped. The ancient temple served as a shrine to the long-forgotten deity.
noun
- A case, box, or receptacle, especially one in which are deposited sacred relics, as the bones of a saint. The reliquary was a shrine for the saint's remains.
noun
- A place or object hallowed from its history or associations. The museum's art gallery was a shrine to the works of the Renaissance masters.
verb
- To enshrine; to place reverently, as if in a shrine. The city enshrined its founding fathers in a grand monument.
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Did you know? The word 'shrine' is often associated with the idea of a sacred or holy place, but it can also refer to a place or object that is revered for its historical or cultural significance, such as a museum or a landmark.