Sacrosanct
/ˌsækrəˈsæŋkt/noun
Regarded as too important or valuable to be interfered with.
Did you know?In ancient Rome, the term was used to describe objects and places that were protected by divine law, making them untouchable—even by authorities.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*sā-
“to be healthy, save, or protect”
Latin
Latin
sacer
“sacred, holy; cursed”
Latin
Latin
sanctus
“holy, consecrated”
Old French
Old French
sacrosanct
“sacred, inviolable, revered”
Modern English
English
sacrosanct
“regarded as too sacred to be violated or criticized”