sacellum — meaning in English

English meaning

• chapel noun A small place of worship, often attached to or part of a larger building such as a school, hospital, or castle.
• shrine noun A place considered sacred and dedicated to a deity, saint, or revered figure.

Senses

sacellum is used for these senses in English:

• chapel (UK) A place of worship of a denomination not in conformity with the Church of England, usually Protestant.

chapel — full definition

1. noun A small place of worship, often attached to or part of a larger building such as a school, hospital, or castle.
2. noun A room used for funeral services in a funeral home.

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 Latin words