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Definition holy in British English

holy adjective

adjective
/ˈhəʊli/
1

important in a religion, or used in worship

Example

the holy book of the Sikhs

Example

a guided tour of the holy city of Jerusalem

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a holy man and his followers

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Definition holy in British English