English Explanatory Dictionary

sanctity

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Holiness of life or disposition; saintliness
  2. The condition of being considered sacred; inviolability
  3. Something considered sacred.

Pronunciation

/ˈsæŋktɪti/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vininn126-sanctity.wav

Word forms

sanctity sanctities

Etymology

From Middle English sanctity, from Old French sanctete, from Latin sānctitās.

Derived words

nonsanctity odor of sanctity odour of sanctity unsanctity
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