Temple: meaning, definitions and examples
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temple
[ ˈtɛmpəl ]
place of worship
A building devoted to the worship, or regarded as the dwelling place, of a god or gods or other objects of religious reverence.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The ancient temple was a place of pilgrimage for believers.
- She visited the temple to offer her prayers.
anatomy
Either of the two flat areas on each side of the head at the top of the face, which are usually of a different color than the surrounding skin.
Synonyms
hairline, side of the head
Examples of usage
- She had a small mole on her left temple.
- He felt a sharp pain in his right temple.
Judaism
The temple in Jerusalem, the holy place of the Jews, which was destroyed in AD 70 by the Romans.
Synonyms
Holy Temple, Jerusalem temple, Second Temple
Examples of usage
- The temple was a center of Jewish worship and sacrifice.
- The destruction of the temple was a significant event in Jewish history.
Translations
Translations of the word "temple" in other languages:
🇵🇹 templo
🇮🇳 मंदिर
🇩🇪 Tempel
🇮🇩 kuil
🇺🇦 храм
🇵🇱 świątynia
🇯🇵 寺 (てら)
🇫🇷 temple
🇪🇸 templo
🇹🇷 tapınak
🇰🇷 사원
🇸🇦 معبد
🇨🇿 chrám
🇸🇰 chrám
🇨🇳 寺庙 (sìmiào)
🇸🇮 tempelj
🇮🇸 hof
🇰🇿 ғибадатхана
🇬🇪 ტაძარი
🇦🇿 məbəd
🇲🇽 templo
Word origin
The word 'temple' originated from the Latin word 'templum', which referred to a sacred space or a building for worship. Temples have been a significant part of various cultures and religions throughout history, serving as places of reverence, prayer, and spiritual connection. They can vary in size, design, and purpose, but they all share the common theme of being places dedicated to divine worship.