Definition of Altar

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Definition of Altar

Altar

A raised structure (as a square or oblong erection of stone or wood) on which sacrifices are offered or incense burned to a deity.

In the Christian church, a construction of stone, wood, or other material for the celebration of the Holy Eucharist; the communion table.

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Altar Quotations

I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man.
Thomas Jefferson

Leave the matter of religion to the family altar, the church, and the private school, supported entirely by private contributions. Keep the church and state forever separate.
Ulysses S. Grant

Ritual will always mean throwing away something: destroying our corn or wine upon the altar of our gods.
Gilbert K. Chesterton

The State is the altar of political freedom and, like the religious altar, it is maintained for the purpose of human sacrifice.
Emma Goldman

For there is no defense for a man who, in the excess of his wealth, has kicked the great altar of Justice out of sight.
Aeschylus

I am a lover of truth, a worshipper of freedom, a celebrant at the altar of language and purity and tolerance.
Stephen Fry

There are some who want to get married and others who don't. I have never had an impulse to go to the altar. I am a difficult person to lead.
Greta Garbo

He came by a leap to the goal of purpose, not by the toilsome steps of reason. On the instant his headlong spirit declared his purpose: this was the one being for him in all the world: at this altar he would light a lamp of devotion, and keep it burning forever.
Gilbert Parker

Some day the workers will take possession of your city hall, and when we do, no child will be sacrificed on the altar of profit!
Mother Jones

I feel sure that no girl would go to the altar if she knew all.
Queen Victoria

Altar Translations

altar in Danish is alter
altar in Dutch is altaar
altar in French is autel
altar in German is Altar {m}
altar in Spanish is altar
altar in Swedish is altare

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