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hallowed (adjective)

hallowed /ˈhæloʊd/ adjective

hallowed

/ˈhæloʊd/

adjective

Britannica Dictionary definition of HALLOWED

[more hallowed; most hallowed]

1

: holy or blessed

The church stands on hallowed ground.

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: highly respected

hallowed customs/traditions

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