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shrine

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ʃraɪn/

Forms: shrines

shrine means: A special place where people show respect to a god, saint, or other honored person.

noun

SACRED PLACEB2

A special place where people show respect to a god, saint, or other honored person.

  • They prayed at the shrine.
  • Visitors left flowers beside the shrine.
  • The village has several ancient shrines.

How to use it: a shrine to someone/something (They built a shrine to the local saint.)

Similar words: sanctuary

Common phrases: holy shrine, shrine to someone, visit a shrine

PLACE OF HONORC1

A place or object treated with great respect because of its history or connection to someone or something.

  • Her bedroom became a shrine to the singer.
  • Fans treated the old stadium as a shrine.
  • The museum is a shrine to the city’s industrial past.

How to use it: a shrine to someone/something (His old studio has become a shrine to his work.)

Common phrases: shrine to something, shrine to someone, make a shrine

Questions about shrine

What does shrine mean?

A special place where people show respect to a god, saint, or other honored person.

What is shrine in other languages?

Türkçe: türbe · Español: santuario · Français: sanctuaire · Deutsch: Schrein · Italiano: santuario · 日本語: 聖堂

How do you pronounce shrine?

It is pronounced /ʃraɪn/.

How do you use shrine in a sentence?

They prayed at the shrine. Visitors left flowers beside the shrine.

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