sanctity
Sanctity (noun) means the quality of being holy or sacred. Example: “Monks devoted their lives to the sanctity of the monastery.”
How to use sanctity
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSacredness — either religious holiness or something treated as too important to interfere with.
Word forms
sanctities plural
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Monks devoted their lives to the _____ of the monastery.
Etymology
From Latin sanctitas, from sanctus ("holy").
Synonyms
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Rhymes for sanctity
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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.