holy of holies meaning

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holy of holies (noun): (figurative) something regarded as sacred or inviolable.

holy of holies has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

holy of holies as a noun

  1. (figurative) something regarded as sacred or inviolable
    • every politician fears to touch that holy of holies, the Social Security System

    Type of: sacredness

  2. (Judaism) sanctuary comprised of the innermost chamber of the Tabernacle in the temple of Solomon where the Ark of the Covenant was kept

    Synonyms: sanctum sanctorum

    Type of: sanctuary

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