"house of worship" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: houses of worship [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|houses of worship}} house of worship (plural houses of worship)
  1. (religion) A religious edifice; a mosque, church, synagogue, temple, or similar place where believers go to practice their faith. Wikipedia link: house of worship Categories (topical): Places of worship, Religion Synonyms: place of worship, temple, temple Hyponyms: church, mosque, synagogue Related terms:

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