Sacred Sacred

Sacred - Definition and Overview

Related Words: Alto, Angelic, Baritone, Bass, Blessed, Ceremonial, Choral, Coloratura, Consecrated, Creative, Dedicated, Divine

In religions, sacred (from Latin, sacrum, "sacrifice"; or simply in English, "holy") items are believed by followers to be intimately connected with the supernatural, or divinity, and are thus greatly revered. For example, pagans consider the Earth sacred, while Roman Catholics consider the transubstantiated host sacred.

Analogously, the word "sacred" is also sometimes used in regard to items highly esteemed by secular institutions or individuals. For instance, one might say that the US government considers the Stars and Stripes to be sacred.

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Example Usage of Sacred

Meg_Monster: Sacred Sorrow bonfire w/ the guys, Briq, Brianna, Stephanie, Zac, Lorin, Brandon, Christy, Corey, Clay, Jessica, & others. :)
SadeLoveonna: RT @bjaxson Things that are most Sacred to us, we tend to keep secret.
ucbuzztap: Cincinnati Enquirer >> XU's focus is on little Sacred Heart http://bit.ly/4YFegq
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