Meaning & use
sacrament
A formal religious rite regarded as sacred, such as baptism or communion, especially in Christian tradition.
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The priest prepared the children to receive the sacrament of communion for the first time.
Marriage is considered a sacrament in many Christian churches.
A note on using this word
Different Christian denominations recognize different numbers of sacraments, ranging from two to seven.
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