sanctity

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Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

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Definition

  1. noun the quality of being holy

Etymology

From Middle English sanctity, from Old French sanctete, from Latin sānctitās.

In classic literature

Synonyms

holiness, sanctitude

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