enshrined

Enshrined is the past participle of enshrine, used as a verb or adjective. To enmouse enshrine means to place something in a shrine or sacred place, or more broadly to preserve or cherish something as sacred or worthy of formal protection or remembrance. It can also mean to embed or codify something—such as rights, principles, or values—in a constitution, charter, or other formal document.

Etymology: From en- (in, into) plus shrine, from Old English scrīn ‘reliquary, shrine,’ with the sense of reverence. The sense of formal legal or memorial protection developed in later usage.

Usage: In religious contexts, relics and sacred objects are enshrined in temples or churches. In secular contexts, governments may enshrine fundamental rights in a constitution, or an institution may enshrine its core values in its charter. The term often conveys solemnity and long-term preservation and is typically formal or ceremonial in tone.

Examples: The relic was enshrined in a marble reliquary. The Bill of Rights is enshrined in the constitution. The town honors its founder by enshrining his portrait in the town hall.

Notes: Enshrined can be used in passive constructions, such as “the memory of the hero was enshrined.” The act implies memorialization or protection rather than mere storage, signaling reverence or formal recognition. Related terms include enshrinement and shrine.