Definition of Shrine
Shrine
shrine
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a receptacle, case, or box in which sacred relics, as the bones of a saint are deposited
e.g. Her remains were encased in a shrine.
(noun)
a sacred place devoted to a saint, martyr, deity, hero, or ancestor of reverence where they are worshipped;
e.g. The priest owned a shrine where people would visit during the summer festivals that had a reputation for dispelling bad omens.
(noun)
any place or object rendered sacred because of associations;
e.g. A shrine for a dead loved one can be as simple as a self with candles and pictures of them.
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