Sacer
/ˈsɑː.kər/noun
An ancient Roman term meaning 'sacred' or 'holy'.
Did you know?In ancient Roman religion, things deemed 'sacer' were both revered and feared; they were often associated with the divine and could invoke protection or punishment.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*sḗkʷr̥
“to set apart, to make holy.”
Latin
Latin
sacer
“sacred, holy, dedicated to the gods.”
Old French
Old French
sacre
“sanctified, consecrated.”
Middle English
Middle English
sacred
“sacred, holy, consecrated.”
Modern English
English
sacred
“regarded with reverence and respect.”
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