sanctity

noun
UK: /ˈsæŋktɪti/
US: /ˈsæŋktəti/

  1. The state of being holy or sacred; something considered to be of great value and worthy of respect.

    1. They respect the sanctity of the temple.
    2. The documents underscore the sanctity of human life, emphasizing its inherent value.

  2. The quality of being inviolable or immune from criticism or violation.

    1. The sanctity of the confessional is important.
    2. The journalist questioned the sanctity of the agreement, revealing potential flaws.

Synonyms

holiness purity divinity

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sanctity" in English means: The state of being holy or sacred; something considered to be of great value and worthy of respect., The quality of being inviolable or immune from criticism or violation..

The phonetic transcription of "sanctity" is /ˈsæŋktɪti/ in British English and /ˈsæŋktəti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sanctity": holiness, purity, divinity.

Example usage of "sanctity": "They respect the sanctity of the temple.". More examples on the page.