Meaning Of The Word Holy of holies

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What's The Definition Of Holy of holies?

holy of holies
singular noun: A holy of holies is a place that is so sacred that only particular people are allowed to enter; often used in informal English to refer humorously to a place where only a few special people can go.

holy of holies in American English
noun: a place of special sacredness

holy of holies in British English
the innermost part of the Jewish tabernacle and Temple, where the ark of the covenant was kept
noun: any place of special sanctity

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