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altar in Greek

altar in Greek is βωμός, Αγία Τράπεζα, θυσιαστήριο — altar means a raised table or structure used for religious ceremonies, offerings, or worship.

altar in Greek

βωμός
noun
Pronounced: vomos
A table or similar flat-topped structure used for religious rites.
Αγία Τράπεζα
noun
Pronounced: Agia Trapeza
A table or similar flat-topped structure used for religious rites.
θυσιαστήριο
noun
Pronounced: thysiastirio
A table or similar flat-topped structure used for religious rites.

What does "altar" mean?

  1. noun A raised table or structure used for religious ceremonies, offerings, or worship.
    "The couple exchanged vows at the altar."
  2. noun Figuratively, anything treated as sacred enough to sacrifice something else for.
    "He sacrificed his health on the altar of his career."
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altar in a sentence

  • The couple exchanged vows at the altar.
  • Candles were lit on the altar before the service began.
  • He sacrificed his health on the altar of his career.

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What is "altar" in Greek?

"altar" in Greek is βωμός, Αγία Τράπεζα, θυσιαστήριο. altar means: A raised table or structure used for religious ceremonies, offerings, or worship.

How do you pronounce βωμός?

"altar" in Greek is βωμός, pronounced "vomos".

How do you use "altar" in a sentence?

Example: "The couple exchanged vows at the altar." In Greek, "altar" is βωμός, Αγία Τράπεζα, θυσιαστήριο.

Are there other ways to say "altar" in Greek?

Yes — Greek has 3 translations listed for "altar": βωμός, Αγία Τράπεζα, θυσιαστήριο.

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