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sacred site

British  

noun

  1. informal a place of great significance

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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"It is clear from conversations it remains a sacred site," the government said in a statement.

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2025

In the L.A. recording community, Clearmountain’s home is a nearly sacred site.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 10, 2025

“We hope that those visiting this sacred site understand that these were real people who sacrificed for our freedom,” she said in a statement, “and that they are honored and respected accordingly.”

From Salon • Aug. 29, 2024

“Oak Flat is like Mount Sinai to us — our most sacred site where we connect with our Creator, our faith, our families, and our land,” Nosie said.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 1, 2024

When he did start up again, his voice was all low and hushed, like he was talking in a church or a hospital or some other sacred site.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx