Meaning of the word sacred in English

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sacred

US /ˈseɪ.krɪd/
UK /ˈseɪ.krɪd/
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Adjective

1.

connected with God or a god or dedicated to a religious purpose and so deserving veneration.

Example:
The temple is a sacred place for worship.
These ancient texts are considered sacred by many.
2.

regarded as too important to be changed or interfered with.

Example:
His word is sacred and cannot be broken.
The privacy of the individual is a sacred right.
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