sanctity
SANGK-tih-tee
Sanctity (noun) means the quality of being holy or sacred. Example: “Monks devoted their lives to the sanctity of the monastery.”
noun
1
The quality of being holy or sacred.
"Monks devoted their lives to the sanctity of the monastery."
2
The quality of being so important or valued that it must not be violated.
"The judge spoke of the sanctity of the jury's verdict."
How to use sanctity
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSacredness — either religious holiness or something treated as too important to interfere with.
Common pairings
sanctity of life
sanctity of marriage
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Word forms
- Plural
- sanctities
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Etymology
From Latin sanctitas, from sanctus ("holy").
Synonyms
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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.
