First Known Use: 14th century
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sanctity
noun sanc·ti·ty \ˈsaŋ(k)-tə-tē\
: the quality or state of being holy, very important, or valuable
plural sanc·ti·ties
Full Definition of SANCTITY
1
: holiness of life and character : godliness
2
a : the quality or state of being holy or sacred : inviolability b plural : sacred objects, obligations, or rights
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Origin of SANCTITY
Middle English saunctite, from Anglo-French sainteté, from Latin sanctitat-, sanctitas, from sanctus sacred
Related to SANCTITY
- Synonyms
- blessedness, devoutness, godliness, piety, piousness, sainthood, saintliness, saintship, holiness
- Antonyms
- godlessness, impiety, ungodliness, unholiness
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