sacred

🇺🇸 /ˈseɪkrɪd/ 🇬🇧 /ˈseɪkrɪd/
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adjective
C1

holy or related to God or gods

The sacred cow is a symbol of purity in some religions.

C1

very important and must be respected, not changed or questioned

The right to vote is a sacred part of democracy.

translation

adj. holy or related to God or gods; very important and must be respected, not changed or questioned