Meanings
proper nounthe Noble Sanctuary
- IslamThe Temple Mount, when viewed as an Islamic holy site (specifically, the third holiest site).
Synonyms: Haram al-Sharif
Synonyms & antonyms
proper nounThe Temple Mount, when viewed as an Islamic holy site (specifically, the third holiest site).
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Origin
- Arabicالْحَرَم الشَرِيف
- EnglishNoble Sanctuary
Calque of Arabic الْحَرَم الشَرِيف (al-ḥaram aš-šarīf)
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Noble Sanctuary. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Noble%20Sanctuary
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