Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
holy-book
noun
/ˈhoʊli bʊk/
Definition
A sacred text considered authoritative in a religious tradition.
Examples
- The Bible is a holy book for Christians.
- Muslims read the Quran as their holy book.
- The Bhagavad Gita is a revered holy book in Hinduism.
Meaning
A holy book is a scripture that outlines the beliefs, teachings, and practices of a particular religion, often regarded as the word of a divine being.
Synonyms
- scripture
- religious text
- sacred writing
- canon
