Sacro
/ˈsæ.kroʊ/noun
An adjective referring to something sacred or holy.
Did you know?The Latin 'sacer', from which 'sacro' derives, was often used in ancient Rome to designate things or people dedicated to the gods, invoking both reverence and a sense of danger.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*sākw-
“to be whole, uninjured, or sacred.”
Latin
Latin
sacer
“sacred, holy, or consecrated, often linked to the divine.”
Old French
Old French
sacre
“a term for something holy or consecrated.”
Middle English
Middle English
sacred
“pertaining to the divine or something that is revered.”
Modern English
English
sacred
“regarded with reverence and respect, often used in religious contexts.”
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