The temple
Example: The temple was built over 500 years ago in the city.
Definition
"The temple" refers to a building dedicated to worship, religious ceremonies, or spiritual activities, often associated with ancient or historical cultures. It typically serves as a sacred place where people gather for rituals, prayers, and offerings.
Etymology
The phrase "the temple" comes from the Latin word 'templum,' meaning a sacred precinct or place designated for religious observances. Did you know that originally, 'templum' referred to a space marked out by augurs for observing omens, which later came to mean the building itself?
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"The temple" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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