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10 Language-to-English DictionariesConsecrated Ground
/ˈkɒn.sɪ.kreɪ.tɪd ɡraʊnd/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Land that has been declared sacred or holy, often used for religious ceremonies or burials.
"The cemetery is considered consecrated ground, where many historical figures are buried." - 2
A place that is revered and treated with respect due to its spiritual significance.
"Visitors are expected to behave respectfully while walking on the consecrated ground of the ancient temple."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'consecrated' derives from the Latin 'consecratus', meaning 'to make sacred', while 'ground' comes from Old English 'grund', referring to the surface of the earth. The combination reflects a historical context where land is set apart for religious or sacred purposes, evolving through centuries of religious practices.
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聖なる土地
Transliteration: sei naru tochi
"この墓地は聖なる土地です。"
terrain consacré
Transliteration: tɛʁɛ̃ kɔ̃sɑkʁe
"Ce cimetière est un terrain consacré."
geweihter Boden
Transliteration: ɡəˈvaɪ̯tɐ ˈboːdn̩
"Dieser Friedhof ist geweihtes Land."
terreno consacrato
Transliteration: teˈrre.no kon.saˈkra.to
"Questo cimitero è un terreno consacrato."
tierra consagrada
Transliteration: ˈtjera konsɣaˈɾaða
"Este cementerio es una tierra consagrada."
terreno consagrado
Transliteration: teˈʁenu kõsaˈɡɾadu
"Este cemitério é um terreno consagrado."
पवित्र भूमि
Transliteration: pavitra bhūmi
"यह कब्रिस्तान पवित्र भूमि है।"
神圣的土地
Transliteration: shénshèng de tǔdì
"这个墓地是神圣的土地。"
신성한 땅
Transliteration: sinseonghan ttang
"이 묘지는 신성한 땅입니다."
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