ναός — meaning in English

English meaning

• church noun A building used for Christian worship.
• shrine noun A place considered sacred and dedicated to a deity, saint, or revered figure.
• temple noun A building used for worship, especially in religions other than mainstream Christianity.

Senses

ναός is used for these senses in English:

• temple A house of worship, especially:

church — full definition

1. noun A building used for Christian worship.
2. noun A religious service held for Christian worship.
3. noun A particular Christian denomination or organized branch of Christianity.
4. noun Christians collectively, or organized religion viewed as an institution.

shrine — full definition

1. noun A place considered sacred and dedicated to a deity, saint, or revered figure.
2. noun A collection of items honoring someone or something, arranged with reverence.
3. verb To enshrine; to treat with reverence, as if placing in a shrine.

Related Greek words