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altar

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈɔltər/ · UK /ˈɔːltə/

altar means: A special table or raised surface used during religious ceremonies.

noun

RELIGIOUS TABLEB2

A special table or raised surface used during religious ceremonies.

  • Flowers stood on the altar.
  • The priest approached the altar.
  • They knelt before a small altar in the temple.

Common phrases: church altar, at the altar, altar candles

Questions about altar

What does altar mean?

A special table or raised surface used during religious ceremonies.

What is altar in other languages?

Türkçe: sunak · Español: altar · Français: autel · Deutsch: Altar · Italiano: altare · 日本語: 祭壇

How do you pronounce altar?

In American English /ˈɔltər/; in British English /ˈɔːltə/.

How do you use altar in a sentence?

Flowers stood on the altar. The priest approached the altar.

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