Niche vs Shrine - What's the difference?
niche | shrine |
(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.
(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.
To specialize in a niche, or particular narrow section of the market.
* 2002 , Frederick Betz, Executive Strategy (page 92)
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.
To enshrine; to place reverently, as if in a 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)- "Images defended from the injuries of the weather by niches of stone wherein they are placed." --Evelyn.
Synonyms
* (position of opportunity) specialty, specialization,Derived terms
* fundamental niche * niche marketSee also
*Verb
- Product differentiation will be mostly limited to market niching and fashion.
Anagrams
* English borrowed terms ----shrine
English
(wikipedia shrine)Noun
(en noun)- a shrine of art
Verb
(shrin)- Shrined in his sanctuary. — Milton.