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terminology for houses of worship  

Definition

  • A house (or place) of worship is a location where a group of individuals (a congregation) gathers to perform acts of devotion and religious study. There are numerous terms to describe houses of worship across religions. [Source: Encyclopedia of Diversity in Education; Houses of Worship, Terminology for]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-MBSPSDWC-4

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