Meaning of family altar in English:
family altar
noun
A place or structure in the home reserved for religious ritual or prayer; in Christian use, frequently used in figurative contexts relating to family prayers.
Pronunciation
family altar
/ˌfam(ɪ)li ˈɔːltə/ /ˌfam(ə)li ˈɔːltə/ /ˌfam(ɪ)li ˈɒltə/Origin
Late 17th century; earliest use found in Oliver Heywood (bap. 1630, d. 1702), clergyman and ejected minister. From family + altar.
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