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Topic: Beliefs

sacrifice

IPA: /ˈsækrɪfaɪs/

KK: /ˈsækrɪfaɪs/

intransitive verb

Definition: To give up something valuable or important for the sake of something else.

Example: He decided to sacrifice his free time to help his friend with the project.

noun

Definition: The act of giving up something important or valuable for the sake of something else that is considered more important.

Example: She made a great sacrifice by giving up her career to care for her family.

transitive verb

Definition: To give up something valuable or important for the sake of something else that is considered more important.

Example: She had to sacrifice her free time to help her family.

sacrificer

IPA: /ˈsækrɪfaɪsər/

KK: /ˈsækrɪfaɪsər/

noun

Definition: A person who gives up something valuable, often for the sake of others or for a greater cause.

Example: The sacrificer gave up their own comfort to help those in need.

sacrificial

IPA: /ˌsækrɪˈfaɪʃəl/

KK: /sækrɪˈfaɪʃəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to something that is given up or offered, often for a greater purpose or benefit.

Example: The community made a sacrificial offering to ensure a good harvest this year.

sacrificially

IPA: //sækrɪˈfɪʃəli//

KK: /sækrɪˈfaɪʃəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that involves giving up something valuable for the sake of something else.

Example: She sacrificially gave her time to help others in need.

sacrilege

IPA: /ˈsækrɪˌlɛdʒ/

KK: /ˈsækrɪˌlɛdʒ/

noun

Definition: An act of disrespect or violation against something that is considered sacred or holy.

Example: The vandalism of the ancient temple was seen as a sacrilege by the local community.

sacrilegious

IPA: /ˌsækrɪˈlɪdʒəs/

KK: /ˌsækrɪˈlɪdʒəs/

adjective

Definition: Showing disrespect or irreverence towards something that is considered sacred or holy.

Example: Many people found the artist's work to be sacrilegious because it depicted religious figures in a disrespectful manner.

sacrilegiously

IPA: /ˌsækrɪˈlɪdʒəsli/

KK: /sækrɪˈlɪdʒəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows disrespect or irreverence towards something sacred or religious.

Example: He spoke sacrilegiously about the ancient traditions of the church.

sacrosanct

IPA: //ˈsækrəˌsæŋkt//

KK: /ˈsækrəˌsæŋkt/

adjective

Definition: Considered to be very important and deserving of respect, often treated as sacred or untouchable.

Example: In many cultures, certain traditions are considered sacrosanct and should not be changed.

sacrosanctity

IPA: /ˌsækrəˈsæŋk.tɪ.ti/

KK: /sækrəˈsæŋktɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality of being considered very important and deserving respect, often because it is sacred or inviolable.

Example: Many people believe that the sacrosanctity of human life should be protected at all costs.

saddhu

IPA: //ˈsædhuː//

KK: /sædhu/

noun

Definition: A saddhu is a person, often a Hindu ascetic or holy man, who has renounced worldly life and dedicated themselves to spiritual practice and meditation.

Example: The saddhu sat quietly by the river, meditating and seeking enlightenment.

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