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unconsecrated

/ˌʌnˈkɒn.sɪ.kreɪ.tɪd/
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• adjective

1

Not having been formally declared or made sacred, holy, or dedicated to a religious purpose (typically of burial ground, a building, or sacramental elements).

Example

"In medieval times, outlaws and nonbelievers were often buried in unconsecrated ground outside the parish churchyard."

2

Not having been formally ordained or installed into a high ecclesiastical office, such as that of a bishop.

Example

"The bishop-elect remained unconsecrated for several months while awaiting official confirmation from the archbishop."

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• Nearby Words

unconscious
unconsciously
unconsciousness
unconsecrated
unconsenting
unconsidered
unconsoled

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the negative prefix 'un-' and 'consecrated', which derives from the Latin 'consecrare' ('to make sacred'), from 'com-' (intensive prefix) and 'sacrare' ('to dedicate', from 'sacer', meaning 'sacred').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unconsecrated. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unconsecrated
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