Meaning & use

sacrament

noun·Advanced

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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