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10 Language-to-English DictionariesEntweihung
Pronunciation / Transliteration: Entweihung
"Die Entweihung des Friedhofs wurde verurteilt."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The act of violating the sacredness of something, often in a religious context.
"The desecration of the ancient temple angered the local community." - 2
A formal violation of a sacred place or object.
"The desecration of the grave was considered a serious offense."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'desecration' originates from the Latin word 'desecratio', which combines 'de-' (meaning 'down from' or 'away from') and 'sacrare' (to make sacred). The word evolved through Middle English, reflecting a historical shift from sacredness to profanation, particularly in religious contexts.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Desecration" is said worldwide
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désecration
Transliteration: désecration
"La désecration de l'église a choqué la communauté."
Entweihung
Transliteration: Entweihung
"Die Entweihung des Friedhofs wurde verurteilt."
desecrazione
Transliteration: desecrazione
"La desecrazione del luogo sacro ha suscitato indignazione."
desecración
Transliteration: desecración
"La desecración del templo fue un acto inaceptable."
desecração
Transliteration: desecração
"A desecração do altar causou grande alvoroço."
अपमान
Transliteration: apamaan
"मंदिर का अपमान समुदाय को दुखी कर गया।"
亵渎
Transliteration: xièdú
"对寺庙的亵渎引起了公众的愤怒。"
신성 모독
Transliteration: sinseong modok
"사원의 신성 모독은 큰 논란을 일으켰다."
冒涜
Transliteration: bōtoku
"寺院の冒涜は地域社会を怒らせた。"
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