寺庙 — meaning in English

English meaning

• sanctuary noun A place of safety or refuge from danger or persecution.
• temple noun A building used for worship, especially in religions other than mainstream Christianity.

Senses

寺庙 is used for these senses in English:

• Temple (Judaism, Christianity, historical) Any of the former chief temples to YHWH in Jerusalem, particularly Solomon's Temple.
• place of worship A place, usually a building such as a church, mosque, synagogue or temple where believers can practise their faith.
• sanctuary A place of safety, refuge, or protection.
• temple A house of worship, especially:

sanctuary — full definition

1. noun A place of safety or refuge from danger or persecution.
2. noun An area set aside to protect wildlife or nature.
3. noun The sacred, central part of a church or temple around the altar.

temple — full definition

1. noun A building used for worship, especially in religions other than mainstream Christianity.
2. noun The flat area on either side of the head, between the forehead and the ear.

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