sacrosanct
3 synonyms and 2 antonyms for sacrosanct, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — So important, sacred, or protected that it must not be questioned, changed, or interfered with.
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inviolate
inviolable
Antonyms
How to use sacrosanct
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
considered sacrosanct
a sacrosanct principle
Etymology
From Latin sacrosanctus, from sacer ("sacred") and sanctus ("holy, made sacred by oath").
Full origin of sacrosanct →Frequently asked questions
What does “sacrosanct” mean?
The word “sacrosanct” means so important, sacred, or protected that it must not be questioned, changed, or interfered with. In plain terms, untouchable — too important or sacred to challenge or change.
How do you pronounce “sacrosanct”?
“Sacrosanct” is pronounced SAK-roh-sangkt (/ˈsæk.ɹoʊˌsæŋkt/ in IPA).
How do you use “sacrosanct” in a sentence?
Here is “sacrosanct” used in a sentence: “Editorial independence is considered sacrosanct at the newspaper.”
What is another word for “sacrosanct”?
Words with a similar meaning to “sacrosanct” include inviolable and sacred.
What is the opposite of “sacrosanct”?
The opposite of “sacrosanct” — its antonyms — are unsacred and violable.
What part of speech is “sacrosanct”?
“Sacrosanct” is an adjective.
Where does the word “sacrosanct” come from?
The word “sacrosanct” comes from Latin. From Latin sacrosanctus, from sacer ("sacred") and sanctus ("holy, made sacred by oath").
