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Heiligtum

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German

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From Middle High German heilectuom, from Old High German heiligtuom. Equivalent to heilig +‎ -tum.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈhaɪ̯lɪçtuːm/
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  • Hyphenation: Hei‧lig‧tum

Noun

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Heiligtum n (strong, genitive Heiligtumes or Heiligtums, plural Heiligtümer)

  1. sacred site; sanctuary; shrine
  2. sacred, venerated object

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