Altar: meaning, definitions and examples
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altar
[ ˈɔːltər ]
religious ceremony
An altar is a table or platform used in religious ceremonies for making offerings to a deity.
Synonyms
sacrificial table, sanctuary, shrine
Examples of usage
- The priest placed the offering on the altar.
- The candles flickered on the altar.
- The bride and groom stood before the altar.
place of worship
An altar is a raised structure in a church or temple where religious services are conducted.
Synonyms
holy platform, sacred table, worship area
Examples of usage
- The choir sang from the steps of the altar.
- The priest knelt at the altar.
- The altar was adorned with flowers and candles.
Translations
Translations of the word "altar" in other languages:
🇵🇹 altar
🇮🇳 वेदी
🇩🇪 Altar
🇮🇩 altar
🇺🇦 вівтар
🇵🇱 ołtarz
🇯🇵 祭壇 (saidan)
🇫🇷 autel
🇪🇸 altar
🇹🇷 sunak
🇰🇷 제단 (jedan)
🇸🇦 مذبح (madbah)
🇨🇿 oltář
🇸🇰 oltár
🇨🇳 祭坛 (jìtán)
🇸🇮 oltar
🇮🇸 altari
🇰🇿 құрбандық шалатын орын
🇬🇪 საკურთხეველი (sak'urtkheveli)
🇦🇿 qurbangah
🇲🇽 altar
Word origin
The word 'altar' originates from the Latin word 'altare', meaning 'high table'. Altars have been used in religious ceremonies since ancient times, with evidence dating back to the Bronze Age. They hold significant symbolic and spiritual importance in various cultures and religions around the world.