Synonyms & related words for altar

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of altar — including superaltar, retablo, retable, altarpiece, predella. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to altar

Explore words related to altar — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include cantoris, retrochoir, sacrarium, reredos, parclose, diaconicon, sacellum, parament. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for altar

Common synonyms for altar include superaltar, retablo, retable, altarpiece, predella — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does altar come from?

The word altar breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root alt-, from Latin altus (“high”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.