. . . . . . "A temple (from the Latin word templum) is a structure reserved for religious or spiritual activities such as prayer and sacrifice. A templum constituted a sacred precinct as defined by a priest, or augur. It has the same root as the word \"template,\" a plan in preparation of the building that was marked out on the ground by the augur. Templa also became associated with the dwelling places of a god or gods."@en . .