sanctity
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7.2
- noun
- /ˈsæŋktɪti/
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santidad
- It is the most sacred of journeys, one in which the sanctity of human life... is cherished and celebrated.
- sanctity of life
- violate the sanctity
- preserve the sanctity
But whether that's true or not, a modern man though he is, he still believes in the sanctity of life.
- But whether that's true or not, a modern man though he is, he still believes in the sanctity of life.
- I noticed because eye contact is an opportunity to face the life before you, to pause and to recognize sanctity.
- On their priority list than I guess protecting the sanctity of abortion from jokes.
- OK, so again, another connection with love, a token of sanctity, right?
- I think you have a vested interest in the sanctity of society when you have kids.
- Therefore, the arts have a fundamental function in redeeming the sanctity of every single human being.
- And he uses examples there for of piety and sanctity.
- They are carrying fairness, liberty, loyalty, authority and sanctity.
- There is a certain sanctity that you don't attack women, but they do.
- All the slimy, grimy, chubby fingered little boys want to just come into file and destroy the sanctity that I have.
- I think that would in a way, preserve and protect the, the, the sanctity and the effectiveness of therapy, regardless of how you practice it.
Examples
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I want her to believe in God and virtue and the sanctity of marriage... and still not be able to stop herself.
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The sanctity of the ancient temple was respected by visitors and locals alike.
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And I kept it that way for the sanctity of our marriage.
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"I am the last person to believe in the sanctity of life for its own sake.
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I have nothing but respect for the sanctity of this courtroom and the judiciary process.
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I think you have a vested interest in the sanctity of society when you have kids.
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Therefore, the arts have a fundamental function in redeeming the sanctity of every single human being.
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It is my duty to defend the sanctity of our Church.
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And these checks and balances are in place to preserve the sanctity of the system.
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The theme of today's service is the sanctity of motherhood.
Synonyms
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5.8
A state of being pure and close to God or to religious things
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5.8
A quality that makes people treat something with deep religious respect
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7.4
Being very kind, patient, and seen as holy
Being holy or very important in a religion
A state of being holy or sacred
Antonyms
Compounds
How Holy
Surface Forms
Morphology
sanctity = sanct + ity
Formed from the combining form 'sanct-' (meaning 'holy') plus the noun-forming suffix '-ity'; the combining form is not a standalone English word, so learners who know related words (sanctuary, sanctify) can infer the meaning, but an average B1 learner who only knows common bases (e.g., 'sacred') may not recognize 'sanct-'.
Etymology
Sanctity comes from the Latin word sanctus, meaning 'holy', and it shares the same root as sanctuary and sacred, so imagine a place or thing kept safe and respected. So sanctity is the quality of being 'holy' and deserving special respect.