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temple vs zikkurat

zikkurat vs temple

temple and zikkurat both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
temple Yes No No No
zikkurat Yes No No No
As nouns, zikkurat is a hyponym of temple; that is, zikkurat is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than temple:
  • temple: an edifice devoted to special or exalted purposes
  • zikkurat: a rectangular tiered temple or terraced mound erected by the ancient Assyrians and Babylonians
Other hyponyms of temple include ziggurat, zikurat.
temple (noun) zikkurat (noun)
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity a rectangular tiered temple or terraced mound erected by the ancient Assyrians and Babylonians
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 temple and zikkurat

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