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edifice vs temple

temple vs edifice

edifice and temple both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
edifice Yes No No No
temple Yes No No No
As nouns, temple is a hyponym of edifice; that is, temple is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than edifice:
  • edifice: a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
  • temple: an edifice devoted to special or exalted purposes
edifice (noun) temple (noun)
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
an edifice devoted to special or exalted purposes
(Judaism) the place of worship for a Jewish congregation
the flat area on either side of the forehead
Difference between edifice and temple

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