temple compound

collocation in English

meaningsoftempleandcompound

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temple
noun
uk
/ˈtem.pəl/us
/ˈtem.pəl/
a building used for the worship of a god or gods in ...
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compound
noun[C]
uk
/ˈkɒm.paʊnd/us
/ˈkɑːm.paʊnd/
chemistryspecialized
a chemical that combines two or ...
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(Definition oftempleandcompoundfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesoftemple compound

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Leading down from thetemplecompoundis a long flight of steps to the river.
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Supposedly she was also buried within thetemplecompound.
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In the 1940s there was a well in thetemplecompoundthat has since been filled.
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The priesthood also cited its imposing ferroconcrete mass as incongruent with the architectural tone appropriate for atemplecompound.
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Numerous visitors come daily to thetemplecompoundfor worship, as well as to take a closer look at the rituals.
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It was the lost and found spot where lost things were brought to thetemplecompound.
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An artificial lake building near thetemplecompoundis on the cards and soon it would be ready.
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This included the foundation of the perimeter of the vihara ortemplecompound.
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Thetemplecompound, apart from the nine-spired main temple, contains a large courtyard surrounding the temple, with rooms along the boundary walls.
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But they are not grown in thetemplecompound.
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Thetemplecompoundcovers an area of 200 mu (13 ha), and faces south.
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The total area of thistemplecompoundis above 3 acres.
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It is used for religious dancing and music and is part of the basictemplecompound.
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There is a well with perennial drinking water in thetemplecompound.
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This peacock can be seen and heard among the trees and foliage within thetemplecompound.
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At the height of the kingdom, scholars estimate that hundreds of brahmins with their disciples lived within the outer wall of thetemplecompound.
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Thetemplecompoundincludes a restaurant and a basketball court.
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Thetemplecompoundmeasures 0.8 hectares, however the originaltemplecompoundis estimated to be far larger.
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The temple has a large gopuram and a largetemplecompoundhaving 5 "prakarams" (closed precincts of a temple).
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Usually, the rock-festival sized stage is constructed either in atemplecompoundor on a sports field.
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