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shrine

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/ʃraɪn/ · shrine

A sacred place dedicated to a specific deity or religious figure, often containing a relic or statue.

Meanings

nounformal

A sacred place dedicated to a specific deity or religious figure, often containing a relic or statue.

ایک مقدس جگہ جو کسی خاص خدا یا مذہبی شخصیت کے نام وقف کی گئی ہے، جس میں اکثر کوئی مقدس چیز یا مورت ہوتی ہے۔

روضہ

rawza

Formal: علوی

Synonyms

sanctuarytempleholly placeگھرمقدس جگہپناہ گاہ

Antonyms

secular placeprofane siteغیر مذہبی جگہدنیاوی مقام

Common Collocations

  • shrine of a saint
  • shrine pilgrimage
  • famous shrine

Example Sentences

The shrine attracts pilgrims from all over the country.

یہ روضہ پورے ملک سے زائرین کو اپنی طرف متوجہ کرتا ہے۔

Yeh rawza puray mulk se zairin ko apni taraf mutwajjah karta hai.

Many people visit the shrine to seek blessings.

بہت سے لوگ دعائیں طلب کرنے کے لیے اس مقدس جگہ کا دورہ کرتے ہیں۔

Bohat se log duaain talabb karne ke liye is muqaddas jagah ka dorah karte hain.

The historic shrine is known for its intricate architecture.

تاریخی روضہ اپنی منفرد فنِ تعمیر کے لیے مشہور ہے۔

Tareekhi rawza apni munfarid fun-e-tameer ke liye mashhoor hai.

Easily Confused With

shrine:Shrine refers to a sacred place, whereas 'shine' means to emit light.

Word Family

shrine
nounروضہ
shrined
verbروضہ بنانا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a place where 'sacred' things reside.

Imagine a beautiful building surrounded by nature, where people come to pray.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

آشیانہ عشق کا ہر جگہ ہے مختلف / کچھ لوگوں کا روضہ ہے کچھ لوگوں کا گھر

Aashiyana ishq ka har jagah hai mukhtalif / Kuch logon ka rawza hai kuch logon ka ghar

The abode of love is different everywhere / Some call it a shrine, some call it home.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

جہاں عشق وہاں سہن

Jahan ishq wahan sahin

Where there is love, there is a courtyard.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "scrinium" — a case or box for holding sacred things

First known use: 15th century

The word evolved through French 'escrin' before entering English. It has been used since the Middle Ages to refer to places of worship or veneration.