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temple (noun)

A temple is a special building used for religious worship and prayer, especially in religions like Buddhism, Hinduism, or ancient Greek religion. It is often a place of great historical or cultural importance that travelers visit.

💬 Example

"We visited a beautiful temple during our vacation in Japan."

💡 Memory Tip

Imagine a TALL EMPLE (temple) reaching to the sky where people pray.

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
shrine sanctuary pagoda holy place place of worship
⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'temple' for a Christian church. → Use 'church' for Christianity and 'temple' for Buddhism/Hinduism.

Saying 'I went in the temple' for general visits. → Say 'I went to the temple' or 'I visited the temple'.

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