Collocations with "sacred"

15 collocations found

sacred shrine

A shrine considered to be holy and deserving of respect.

shrine8.0
sacred scripture

Synonymous with 'holy scripture', emphasizing the revered nature of the text.

scripture7.8
sacred relic

a relic considered to be holy and deserving respect

relic7.4
symbol7.3
sacred temple

A temple regarded with great respect and reverence.

temple7.2
vow7.2
sacred cow

often figurative, meaning an idea or institution that is considered exempt from criticism.

cow7.0
sacred oath

A very serious promise, often regarded as inviolable due to religious or moral significance.

oath6.5
sacred mountain

a mountain that is venerated or dedicated to a deity

mountain6.3
site6.3
sacred trust

a duty or responsibility that must be treated with great respect

trust5.8
sacred vessel

a container considered holy and used in religious services

vessel4.9
sacred duty

A very important duty that must be treated with respect.

duty4.5
sacred precinct

The area around a holy building or site.

precinct4.5
sacred geometry

Ascribes symbolic and sacred meanings to certain geometric shapes and proportions.

geometry3.0