CultureAugust 11, 2026

holiest

HO-lee-ist

Definition

Regarded as the most sacred or spiritually significant place or object within a religion.

Etymology

Derived from the Old English word 'halig,' meaning holy or divine, which shares roots with the word 'whole.' It historically implies a state of being spiritually complete or uncorrupted.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe Mecca as the central, most sacred site in Islam. This status is why the city serves as the foundational focus for the proposed security architecture.

Mecca pact: Building a Muslim security architecture | Daily Sabah

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Daily Sabah

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