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Niche vs Shrine - What's the difference?

niche | shrine |

As verbs the difference between niche and shrine

is that niche is while shrine is to enshrine; to place reverently, as if in a shrine.

As a noun shrine is

a holy or sacred place dedicated to a specific deity, ancestor, hero, martyr, saint, or similar figure of awe and respect, at which said figure is venerated or worshipped.

niche

English

(wikipedia niche)

Noun

(en noun)
  • (architecture) A cavity, hollow, or recess, generally within the thickness of a wall, for a statue, bust, or other erect ornament. Hence, any similar position, literal or figurative.
  • "Images defended from the injuries of the weather by niches of stone wherein they are placed." --Evelyn.
  • (biology) A function within an ecological system to which an organism is especially suited.
  • (by extension) Any position of opportunity for which one is well-suited, such as a particular market in business.
  • An arrow woven into a Muslim prayer rug pointing in the direction of Mecca.
  • Synonyms

    * (position of opportunity) specialty, specialization,

    Derived terms

    * fundamental niche * niche market

    See also

    *

    Verb

  • To specialize in a niche, or particular narrow section of the market.
  • * 2002 , Frederick Betz, Executive Strategy (page 92)
  • Product differentiation will be mostly limited to market niching and fashion.

    Anagrams

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    shrine

    English

    (wikipedia shrine)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A holy or sacred place dedicated to a specific deity, ancestor, hero, martyr, saint, or similar figure of awe and respect, at which said figure is venerated or worshipped.
  • A case, box, or receptacle, especially one in which are deposited sacred relics, as the bones of a saint.
  • A place or object hallowed from its history or associations.
  • a shrine of art

    Verb

    (shrin)
  • To enshrine; to place reverently, as if in a shrine.
  • Shrined in his sanctuary. — Milton.