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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

altar

/ˈɔːltər/ noun · British & US
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What does altar mean?

noun

A raised structure or platform, typically in a church, used as a base for a religious image or for offerings to a deity. A place or object of reverence, worship, or sacrifice.

Example

"The priest approached the altar to perform the ritual."

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