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单词 family altar
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Definition of family altar in English:

family altar

noun ˌfam(ɪ)li ˈɔːltəˌfam(ə)li ˈɔːltəˌfam(ɪ)li ˈɒltə
  • A place or structure in the home reserved for religious ritual or prayer; in Christian use, frequently used in figurative contexts relating to family prayers.

Origin

Late 17th century; earliest use found in Oliver Heywood (bap. 1630, d. 1702), clergyman and ejected minister. From family + altar.

Definition of family altar in US English:

family altar

noun
  • A place or structure in the home reserved for religious ritual or prayer; in Christian use, frequently used in figurative contexts relating to family prayers.

Origin

Late 17th century; earliest use found in Oliver Heywood (bap. 1630, d. 1702), clergyman and ejected minister. From family + altar.

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