24 entries under temple topic. ×

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holy place(noun, expression, idiom, place, area)
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shrine(noun, area, spirit, house, worship)
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sanctum(noun, place, area, retreat, worship)
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house of God(noun, expression, idiom, worship, building)
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altar(noun, area, worship, room, sacred)
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house of worship(noun, expression, idiom, worship, building)
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chancel(noun, area, worship, building, room)
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sacred place(noun, expression, place, worship, holiness)
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sacrarium(noun, place, holiness, sacred, shrine)
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sanctum sanctorum(noun, expression, idiom, worship, refuge)
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house of prayer(noun, expression, idiom, worship, shelter)
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basilica(noun, worship, building, sacred, holy)
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cathedral(noun, building, church, shrine)
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minster(noun, worship, building, sacred, holy)
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mosque(noun, building, shrine)
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synagogue(noun, building, shrine)
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adytum(noun, place, shelter, refuge, haven)
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abbey(noun, order, building, shrine)
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bema(noun, place, holiness, shrine)
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consecrated place(expression, place, holiness)
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