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sanctity

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Noun — The quality of being holy or sacred.

How to use sanctity

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sanctity of life sanctity of marriage

Etymology

From Latin sanctitas, from sanctus ("holy").

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Frequently asked questions

What does “sanctity” mean?

The word “sanctity” means the quality of being holy or sacred. In plain terms, sacredness — either religious holiness or something treated as too important to interfere with.

How do you pronounce “sanctity”?

“Sanctity” is pronounced SANGK-tih-tee (/ˈsæŋktɪti/ in IPA).

How do you use “sanctity” in a sentence?

Here is “sanctity” used in a sentence: “Monks devoted their lives to the sanctity of the monastery.”

What part of speech is “sanctity”?

“Sanctity” is a noun.

Where does the word “sanctity” come from?

The word “sanctity” comes from Latin. From Latin sanctitas, from sanctus ("holy").

Is “sanctity” a common word?

“Sanctity” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.

How many meanings does “sanctity” have?

“Sanctity” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the quality of being holy or sacred.

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