temple (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈtɛmpəl/
Definition
A building or place of religious worship, often dedicated to a specific deity or deities.
Examples
The ancient Roman temple was dedicated to Jupiter.
Many tourists visit the Buddhist temple in Kyoto.
She found peace and solace within the quiet temple walls.
How to Use temple
- visit a temple (collocation)
- To go to a temple, often as a tourist or for religious reasons. — "We plan to visit the Golden Temple during our trip to India."
- temple of (prepositional phrase)
- Specifies which deity or concept a temple is dedicated to. — "The temple of Artemis was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World."
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