shrine

Vocabulary Word

Definition

A 'shrine' is a place dedicated to honor or worship a god, saint, or similar figures. It's not only religious, can be a place or thing dedicated to a particular activity or person. Like a bookshelf filled with your favorite author's books.

Examples in Different Contexts

In film or literature, a 'shrine' can be a symbolic place where characters honor memories or seek solace. A writer might describe, 'In the corner of her room, she maintained a small shrine with mementos from her travels.'

Practice Scenarios

Business

Scenario:

Your company's legacy is reflected not only in your products but also in your culture. There are ways to make it visible for your clients and employees.

Response:

That's a great idea. Setting up a shrine to celebrate our company's journey and milestones would surely inspire everyone.

Academics

Scenario:

We have found some wonderful pieces of pottery that appear to have ceremonial significance. Each discovery brings us closer to how the civilization may have lived.

Response:

Absolutely, we might even find a shrine which can tell us a lot more about their religious practices and beliefs.