Enshrinements

/ɪnˈʃraɪnmənts/ noun

Definition

Plural of enshrinement; multiple instances or examples of things being enshrined or honored as sacred.

Etymology

Plural form of 'enshrinement,' created by adding the '-s' suffix. This allows discussion of multiple acts or instances of enshrining or preserving sacred things.

Kelly Says

When we speak of 'the enshrinements of democracy' or 'the enshrinements of human rights,' we're using this word to describe the rituals and legal structures that formalize what a society considers sacred—it's fascinating how the word moved from monasteries to courthouses.

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