CultureAugust 10, 2026
sacred
SAY-krid
Definition
Regarded with great respect, reverence, or religious awe, often denoting something that should not be violated or interfered with.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'sacratus', meaning set apart or consecrated. It evolved through Middle English to describe things dedicated to a deity or deserving of extreme veneration.
In the news
In the context of traditional food, the term refers to the deep, often spiritual, importance and protective value that local communities place on their cultural culinary heritage.
‘Traditional food can boost tourism, economy’
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