sanctity
2 synonyms for sanctity, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The quality of being holy or sacred.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use sanctity
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
sanctity of life
sanctity of marriage
Etymology
From Latin sanctitas, from sanctus ("holy").
Full origin of sanctity →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.
