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Definition sacred in American English

sacred adjective

adjective
/ˈseɪkrəd/
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a sacred holiday

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2

considered to be holy or connected with God in a special way

Example

Jerusalem is sacred to Christians, Muslims, and Jews.

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sacred ground

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3

so important that you should not change, question, or criticize it

Example

the sacred rules of the legal profession

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We make jokes about everything - nothing is sacred.

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Definition sacred in American English