Word of the day: Sacrosanct Sacrosanct (adjective) Meaning: 1.) Extremely sacred. 2.) Not to be entered or trespassed. 3.) Above/beyond criticism, change, or interference. Examples: 1.) There was a sacrosanct chamber in the temple. 2.) She considered her office at her home sacrosanct. 3.) Economic growth still remains sacrosanct to mainstream economists. Origin: sacrosanct comes from sacrō which means sacred rite + Sanctus, from sancīre to which means to make sacred.
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