Sanctity Meaning
/ˈsæŋktɪti/Definition, CEFR level C2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounHoliness of life or disposition; saintliness
nounThe condition of being considered sacred; inviolability
Sentence Examples
The sanctity of this place has been fouled.
The sanctity of this space is absolute.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ of the ancient temple was always respected by all visitors.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The judge emphasized the ____ of the oath taken by every witness in the courtroom.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English sanctity, from Old French sanctete, from Latin sānctitās.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Or would they have it believed, that there is in their ſelves ſome ſuperior ſanctity, ſome peculiar privilege, by which theſe things are lawful to them, which are unlawful to all the world beſides?"
— 1776, Jeremy Bentham, “A Short Review of the Declaration”, in John Lind, An Anſwer to the Declaration of the American Congress, London: Thomas Cadell, page 121:
"[…] allowed the Israeli occupation over 75 years to commit the worst crimes ever against the Palestinian people, land and sanctities."
— 2024 January 21, Our Narrative… Operation Al-Aqsa Flood, Hamas Media Office, archived from the original on 21 Jan 2024, page 16:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ of the ancient temple was always respected by all visitors.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The judge emphasized the ____ of the oath taken by every witness in the courtroom.