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10 Language-to-English DictionariesAdyton
/ˈæd.ɪ.tɒn/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A restricted inner area or sanctuary in an ancient Greek temple, usually located behind the cella, accessible only to the clergy or used for oracles.
"The high priest descended into the adyton to receive the divine pronouncement." - 2
By extension, any innermost, highly private, or sacred room or retreat.
"He retreated to the silent adyton of his study to contemplate his work."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from ancient Greek adyton, meaning 'not to be entered' or 'inaccessible', formed from the prefix a- (not) and dytein (to enter, sink, or go under). Originally used in classical architecture to designate the most sacred inner sanctuary of an ancient Greek temple, accessible only to the priests or priestesses.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Adyton" is said worldwide
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adyton
Transliteration: /a.di.tɔ̃/
"Le prêtre pénétra dans l'adyton du temple antique."
Adyton
Transliteration: /ˈaːdytɔn/
"Das Adyton war der allerheiligste Bereich des Tempels."
adyton
Transliteration: /ˈa.di.ton/
"L'adyton era accessibile solo ai sacerdoti del tempio."
adyton
Transliteration: /aˈdi.ton/
"Los oráculos se solían emitir desde el adyton."
adyton
Transliteration: /aˈdi.tõ/
"O adyton guardava as relíquias mais sagradas do santuário."
गर्भगृह
Transliteration: garbhagriha
"प्राचीन मंदिर के अद्यटन में केवल पुजारी ही प्रवेश कर सकते थे।"
神殿内殿
Transliteration: shéndiàn nèidiàn
"只有祭司才能进入古希腊神殿的神殿内殿。"
지성소
Transliteration: jiseongso
"아디톤은 고대 신전의 가장 신성한 장소였다."
アディトン
Transliteration: aditon
"神殿のアディトンには神官しか入ることが許されなかった。"
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