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10 Language-to-English Dictionaries신성한 땅
Pronunciation / Transliteration: sinseonghan ttang
"이곳은 신성한 땅으로 여겨진다."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A place that is considered sacred or consecrated, often associated with religious significance.
"The ancient temple was regarded as holy ground by the local community." - 2
Any location that is revered or respected due to its historical or spiritual importance.
"The battlefield became holy ground for those who fought bravely."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'holy' originates from Old English 'halig', meaning 'sacred' or 'consecrated', while 'ground' comes from Old English 'grund', referring to the earth or soil. Together, they signify a place regarded as sacred, often due to religious significance, evolving through centuries of spiritual and cultural contexts.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Holy Ground" is said worldwide
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terre sainte
Transliteration: tɛʁ sɛ̃t
"Ce lieu est considéré comme une terre sainte."
heiliger Boden
Transliteration: ˈhaɪlɪɡɐ ˈboːdn̩
"Dieser Ort ist heiliger Boden für die Gläubigen."
terra santa
Transliteration: ˈtɛr.ra ˈsan.ta
"Questo luogo è considerato terra santa."
tierra sagrada
Transliteration: ˈtjera saˈɣɾaða
"Este lugar es considerado tierra sagrada."
terra sagrada
Transliteration: ˈtɛʁɐ saˈɡɾadɐ
"Este local é considerado uma terra sagrada."
पवित्र भूमि
Transliteration: pavitra bhūmi
"यह स्थान पवित्र भूमि माना जाता है।"
圣地
Transliteration: shèngdì
"这个地方被视为圣地。"
신성한 땅
Transliteration: sinseonghan ttang
"이곳은 신성한 땅으로 여겨진다."
聖地
Transliteration: seichi
"この場所は聖地と見なされています。"
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