profane structure

Definitions

A building or architectural element that is secular in nature, lacking religious purpose or sacred significance.

A physical construction that is considered irreverent, vulgar, or disrespectful toward religious or holy concepts.

Examples

The ancient temple was repurposed into a profane structure used for storing grain and livestock.

He felt a deep sense of unease as he stepped inside the profane structure that had been built upon the ruins of the sacred shrine.

Synonyms

secular building non-religious edifice mundane construction worldly architecture lay facility

Antonyms

sacred structure holy edifice consecrated building religious monument sanctified place