Definition & Meaning of "altar"in English

Altar

the table in a church, used for giving communion in Christianity

Grammatical Information

Animacy status

Inanimate

Composition

Simple

Countable

singular

not gender specific

Plural form

altars

Examples

The congregation gathered around the altar for the morning service.

a raised platform or structure where offerings or sacrifices are made to a deity

Examples

Ancient temples had an altar for animal sacrifices.

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