shrine in Malay
kuil
/ʃɹaɪ̯n/
shrine in Malay: kuil, keramat. In English, shrine means a holy or sacred place dedicated to a specific deity, ancestor, hero, martyr, saint, or similar figure of awe and respect, at which said figure is venerated or worshipped.
Malay words for shrine
- a holy place dedicated to a specific figure of respect
- kuil, keramat
English meaning of shrine
- noun A holy or sacred place dedicated to a specific deity, ancestor, hero, martyr, saint, or similar figure of awe and respect, at which said figure is venerated or worshipped.
- noun A case, box, or receptacle, especially one in which are deposited sacred relics, as the bones of a saint.
- noun A place or object hallowed from its history or associations.
- verb To enshrine; to place reverently, as if in a shrine.
shrine in other languages
Questions about shrine in Malay
- What is the meaning of shrine in Malay?
- Shrine in Malay is kuil, keramat.
- Apakah maksud shrine dalam bahasa Melayu?
- Shrine: kuil, keramat.
- What does shrine mean in English?
- Shrine means a holy or sacred place dedicated to a specific deity, ancestor, hero, martyr, saint, or similar figure of awe and respect, at which said figure is venerated or worshipped.
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