noun
- plural of shrine; sacred places or structures built to honor a deity, saint, or other holy figure
- places regarded as holy because of their associations with a divinity or sacred person or relic
- places or objects hallowed by association with someone or something revered
Examples
- Pilgrims visit the ancient shrines in the mountains every year.
- The temple contains several small shrines dedicated to different gods.
- Many roadside shrines mark places where accidents occurred.
- The museum displays shrines from various world religions.
- Local shrines attract both tourists and worshippers.
- She built small shrines in her garden to honor her ancestors.
- The cathedral houses shrines to several patron saints.