sacrosanct

adjective

Meaning

Regarded as too important, holy, or valuable to be interfered with or changed.

Examples

The privacy of the ballot box is considered sacrosanct in a democracy.
For many fans, the original lyrics of the song are sacrosanct and should never be altered.

Synonyms: holy, untouchable, inviolable, hallowed

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sacrosanct

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈsækrəˌsæŋkt/

Definition

Regarded as too important, holy, or valuable to be interfered with or changed.

Examples

The privacy of the ballot box is considered sacrosanct in a democracy.
For many fans, the original lyrics of the song are sacrosanct and should never be altered.
The company culture was once held sacrosanct, but recent budget cuts have forced significant changes.

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