holy_of_holies | ||
1. | [ noun ] (religion) something that is regarded as inviolable or sacred | |
Examples: | "every politician fears to touch that holy of holies, the Social Security System" |
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Related terms: | entity sacredness | |
2. | [ noun ] (Judaism) sanctuary comprised of the innermost chamber of the Tabernacle in the Temple of Jerusalem where the Ark of the Covenant was kept | |
Synonyms: | sanctum_sanctorum | |
Related terms: | place_of_worship sanctuary Tabernacle Judaism | |