shrine
noun/ʃraɪn/
Frequency rank: #5,845 most common English word
Meaning
a holy place dedicated to a god, saint, or revered person, often visited for worship or pilgrimage.
Example sentence
Every year, thousands of tourists visit the ancient shrine to pray for good fortune.
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