sanctity
gb/sˈæŋktɪti/ us/sˈæŋktɪti/
B2
Inglés
~ 9100
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Sustantivo
formal
C1
state
1
religious holiness or sacredness
The special, holy quality of a person, place, or thing that is connected with God or religion.
Patrón de uso:
the sanctity of [a religious person/place/thing]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse "sanctity" with "sanity" because they look similar. "Sanctity" is about holiness, while "sanity" is about mental health. Another mistake is using it as an adjective (e.g., *a sanctity place*); the correct forms are "holy" or "sacred place" and "the sanctity of the place."
Sinónimos
holiness (Very close in meaning; strongly associated with Christian and general religious language.)
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sacredness (Stresses being set apart for religious use; slightly more neutral and less person-focused.)
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saintliness (Emphasizes the holy character of a person rather than a place or object.)
Antónimos
profanity (Suggests a lack of holiness or respect for holy things, especially in speech or behavior.)
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desecration (Refers specifically to treating a holy place or object in a violently disrespectful way.)
Colocaciones
the sanctity of the temple
|the sanctity of the shrine
|the sanctity of the sacraments
|an aura of sanctity
|religious sanctity
|personal sanctity
Temas
religion
|values
|culture
Ejemplos
- Pilgrims spoke in hushed voices, overwhelmed by the sanctity of the ancient cathedral.
- They removed their shoes to honor the sanctity of the shrine.
- The painting is kept in a special room to preserve its sanctity as a holy relic.
- Monks are expected to protect the sanctity of the monastery at all times.
- Many faiths stress the sanctity of sacred texts and rituals.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- Visitors were quiet because they felt the sanctity of the church.
- He did not want to disturb the sanctity of the holy place.
- People prayed in silence to keep the sanctity of the temple.
- The priest spoke about the sanctity of the altar.
- They showed respect for the sanctity of the religious ceremony.
Sustantivo
formal
B2
state
2
inviolable or absolute importance
The idea that something is so important and special that it must not be broken, harmed, or disrespected.
Patrón de uso:
the sanctity of [an abstract principle/arrangement]
Error frecuente:
Learners often omit "of" and say *the sanctity life* instead of "the sanctity of life." Another mistake is using "sanctity" where a simpler word like "safety" or "rights" is needed; "sanctity" adds the idea of untouchable moral or social protection, not just basic importance.
Sinónimos
inviolability (Technical and legal-sounding; stresses that something must not be broken or violated.)
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sacrosanctness (Formal and slightly emphatic; suggests something is so protected that it cannot be questioned.)
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integrity (Overlaps when talking about systems or processes that must remain whole and untouched.)
Antónimos
violation (Focuses on the act of breaking or disrespecting something that should be protected.)
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disregard (Emphasizes a lack of respect or care for something that is supposed to be treated as inviolable.)
Colocaciones
the sanctity of life
|the sanctity of human life
|the sanctity of marriage
|the sanctity of the home
|the sanctity of the contract
|respect the sanctity of [something]
Temas
ethics
|law
|society
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- Many people argue that laws should protect the sanctity of human life.
- The judge stressed the sanctity of the contract and ruled against any changes.
- Critics say the new policy threatens the sanctity of the secret ballot.
- They fought to defend the sanctity of their home against government intrusion.
- Some activists question the assumed sanctity of marriage as a lifelong institution.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- Some people say we must protect the sanctity of life.
- The court respected the sanctity of the agreement.
- New rules may hurt the sanctity of the vote.
- He believes in the sanctity of marriage.
- They wanted to keep the sanctity of their home.
Sustantivo
literary
C2
state
3
moral purity and saintliness
The very good and holy character of a person who lives a pure, moral, and religious life.
Patrón de uso:
[someone]'s sanctity
Error frecuente:
Learners may use this meaning too broadly for any "good" person. In English, "sanctity" in this sense suggests someone unusually holy, almost like a saint, not just kind or nice.
Sinónimos
saintliness (Very close in meaning; strongly emphasizes the idea of living like a saint.)
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piety (Focuses more on religious devotion and practices than on complete moral purity.)
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righteousness (Highlights moral rightness and just behavior, sometimes with a slightly judgmental tone.)
Antónimos
wickedness (Stresses serious moral wrongdoing, the opposite of a holy and pure life.)
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depravity (Suggests very deep moral corruption, far from the ideal of sanctity.)
Colocaciones
his sanctity
|her sanctity
|a reputation for sanctity
|a life of great sanctity
|known for his sanctity
|admired for her sanctity
Temas
religion
|character
|ethics
Ejemplos
- Stories of her sanctity inspired many young people to volunteer in their communities.
- Despite his fame, those close to him spoke of his quiet sanctity and humility.
- The biography describes a man whose apparent sanctity hid deep personal doubts.
- For decades, villagers told legends about the old priest’s sanctity.
- Her sanctity was recognized by people of many different faiths.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- People admired the monk for his sanctity.
- The book tells the story of her sanctity and simple life.
- They were moved by his sanctity and kindness.
- Her friends spoke about her sanctity after she died.
- Many people came to see the teacher because of his sanctity.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
sanctity
AFI
GB/sˈæŋktɪti/
US/sˈæŋktɪti/
Sílabas y acento
sanc - tity (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (sanc)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: sanctity
- Plural: sanctity
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
respect the sanctity of
1/ɹɪspˈɛkt ðə sˈæŋktɪti əv/
fixed phrase
formal
treat something as inviolable
To show deep care and not harm or disturb something that people see as very special or protected.
Ejemplos
- We must respect the sanctity of the voting process.
- They promised to respect the sanctity of the family’s privacy during the investigation.
- Doctors are taught to respect the sanctity of human life in their work.
the sanctity of human life
1/ðə sˈæŋktɪti əv hjˈumən lˈaɪf/
fixed phrase
formal
absolute moral value of human life
The belief that every human life is very precious and must be protected as much as possible.
Ejemplos
- They argued that the new law ignores the sanctity of human life.
- For her, the sanctity of human life is more important than political debate.
the sanctity of life
1/ðə sˈæŋktɪti əv lˈaɪf/
fixed phrase
formal
idea that life is inviolable
The belief that human life is extremely important and must not be taken or harmed without a very serious reason.
Ejemplos
- The politician spoke passionately about the sanctity of life in his speech.
- Debates on the death penalty often center on the sanctity of life.
- Many religious traditions emphasize the sanctity of life from birth to death.
the sanctity of marriage
1/ðə sˈæŋktɪti əv mˈɛɹɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
formal
protected, serious nature of marriage
The idea that marriage is very serious and special, and should be respected and not ended or changed easily.
Ejemplos
- Some groups say that certain laws threaten the sanctity of marriage.
- Her grandparents often spoke about the sanctity of marriage and lifelong commitment.
- The ceremony highlighted the sanctity of marriage in their culture.
the sanctity of the contract
1/ðə sˈæŋktɪti əv ðə kˈɑntɹˌækt/
fixed phrase
formal
binding and protected nature of contracts
The legal and moral idea that a written agreement must be followed and not broken without a strong legal reason.
Ejemplos
- The court’s decision affirmed the sanctity of the contract between the two companies.
- Investors rely on the sanctity of the contract to feel safe doing business.
the sanctity of the home
1/ðə sˈæŋktɪti əv ðə hˈoʊm/
fixed phrase
formal
strong protection of the home
The idea that a person’s home is private and should be protected from unwanted or unfair control by others.
Ejemplos
- They argued that the new surveillance rules violate the sanctity of the home.
- Laws in many countries protect the sanctity of the home from random searches.