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altar

 

[ ˈɔːltər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,430 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.