Inviolate

usgb/ɪnˈvaɪələt/
adjective

Not harmed or changed, kept safe and pure.

The forest remained inviolate despite the rapid urbanization around it.
Visual representation of "inviolate" - Not harmed or changed, kept safe and pure

Often appears as...

  • inviolate land
  • inviolate principle

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Physical Integrity

Refers to objects or places kept untouched or undamaged by outside forces.

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The ancient ruins remained inviolate, untouched by modern tools.
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Symbolic Purity

Used metaphorically to describe ideas or values that remain pure and untouched.

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Her dedication to the cause was inviolate, never waning in the face of challenges.
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Natural Preservation

Often describes natural environments preserved in their original state.

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They fought to keep the wetlands inviolate from industrial development.
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