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sacrality
Sacrality is a highly formal and specialized term, primarily used in theology, anthropology, sociology, and academic discussions regarding religion. It describes the quality of being set apart as holy or forbidden to ordinary use. In everyday conversation, native speakers are far more likely to use the word "sacredness" or "holiness."
While "holiness" often implies a moral purity or a divine attribute of a deity, "sacrality" refers more broadly to the state of being sacred, which can apply to objects, places, or rituals regardless of their moral standing. It is often used when analyzing how a society designates certain things as "off-limits" or spiritually significant.
Because of its academic register, using "sacrality" in a casual setting would sound overly stiff or pretentious. It is best reserved for formal writing, philosophical treatises, or liturgical contexts.
Meanings
Examples
The ancient temple was designed to preserve the sacrality of the inner sanctum.
I wonder if the sacrality of this land is still felt by the people living here.
The priest spoke of the inherent sacrality of all living beings.
We must not disturb the sacrality of the ritual.
The scholar wrote a thesis on the sacrality of nature in pre-modern societies.
The silence in the cathedral adds to its overall sense of sacrality.
Is there any true sacrality left in a world driven by profit?
The high priest guarded the sacrality of the flame with his life.
The architecture reflects a deep commitment to spiritual sacrality.
The architecture reflects a deep commitment to spiritual sacrality.