heiligdom

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch heilichdom, from Old Dutch hēligduom, *heiligduom. Equivalent to heilig +‎ -dom.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɦɛi̯.ləɣ.dɔm/

• Audio:

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• Hyphenation: hei‧lig‧dom

Noun

heiligdom n (plural heiligdommen, diminutive heiligdommetje n)

1. holy building or place, sanctuary

   Deze kerk is gebouwd op de resten van een heidens heiligdom.

   This church was built on top of the remains of a pagan place of worship.

   Ik mag niet in mijn moeders studeerkamer komen; dat is haar heiligdom.

   I am not supposed to enter my mother's study; that's her sanctuary.

Descendants

• Negerhollands: heiligdom

See also

• heiligheid