temple

A house of worship dedicated to a polytheistic faith.

(Judaism) Synonym of synagogue, especially a non-Orthodox synagogue.

(Mormonism) As opposed to an LDS meetinghouse, a church closed to non-Mormons and necessary for particular rituals.

(in Japan) A Buddhist house of worship, as opposed to a Shinto shrine.

A meeting house of the Oddfellows fraternity; its members.

(figuratively) Any place regarded as holding a religious presence.

(figuratively) Any place seen as an important centre for some activity.

(figuratively) Anything regarded as important or minutely cared for.

(figuratively) A gesture wherein the forefingers are outstretched and touch pad to pad while the other fingers are clasped together.