святи́лище
nounneuterinanimatecountablerare
- 1.
shrine, sanctuary, holy place, temple precinctreligion
Архео́логи нашли древне́е святи́лище на холме́.
Archaeologists found an ancient shrine on the hill.
Typically an ancient or pagan place of worship, but also the innermost sacred part of a temple or church.
- 2.
(rare) sanctuary, refuge, inner sanctum
Э́та ко́мната была́ её святи́лищем, куда́ никто́ не входи́л.
That room was her sanctuary where nobody ever came in.
Figurative: a place where one feels safe and undisturbed.
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| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nom.Nominative | святи́лище | святи́лища |
| Gen.Genitive | святи́лища | святи́лищ |
| Dat.Dative | святи́лищу | святи́лищам |
| Acc.Accusative | святи́лище | святи́лища |
| Inst.Instrumental | святи́лищем | святи́лищами |
| Prep.Prepositional | святи́лище | святи́лищах |
Word familyсвяти́тьPRO
- святи́тьto consecrate; to sanctify
- свя́тостьholiness
- посвяти́тьto devote; to dedicate; to let in on (a secret)
- святи́лищеshrine; sanctuary
- святи́тельsaint
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