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Sacra: meaning, definitions and examples

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sacra

 

[ หˆsรฆkrษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

religious significance

Sacra refers to things that are sacred or holy, particularly in a religious context. It is often used to denote sacred rites, objects, or texts that hold special significance within a religious tradition.

Synonyms

holy objects, relics, sacred things

Examples of usage

  • The church is filled with sacra that inspire reverence.
  • Ancient rituals often involve the use of sacra to honor the deity.
  • In many cultures, sacra are believed to possess divine power.

Translations

Translations of the word "sacra" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sagrada

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคตเคฟเคคเฅเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช heilig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ suci

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฒัั‚ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล›wiฤ™ty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่–ใชใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sacrรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sagrado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kutsal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹ ์„ฑํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู‚ุฏุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ svatรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ svรคtรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฅžๅœฃ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ svet

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ helgur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑะดะฐะนั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒ›แƒ˜แƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรผqษ™dษ™s

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sagrado

Etymology

The term 'sacra' originates from the Latin word 'sacer,' meaning 'sacred' or 'holy.' In ancient Rome, 'sacra' referred to various religious rites and ceremonies that were performed in honor of gods or for the benefit of the community. Over time, it came to encompass not only specific rituals but also any object or concept imbued with sacred significance. In contemporary usage, 'sacra' retains this connotation, often appearing in discussions of religious practices and the importance of spiritual objects in various faith traditions. The evolution of the word reflects the changing dynamics of religious observance and the ways in which communities engage with the concept of the sacred.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,186, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.