This is the 5062nd most frequent Polish word.
poświęcony
Dedicated or consecrated.
In this sentence, 'poświęcony' means 'dedicated' and refers to the association or dedication of the church to a saint.
Ten kościół jest poświęcony świętemu Janowi.
This church is dedicated to Saint John.
Here, 'poświęcony' implies 'devoted' and describes time specifically allocated for learning purposes.
Czas poświęcony na naukę nigdy nie jest zmarnowany.
Time devoted to learning is never wasted.
In this context, 'poświęcony' expresses a deliberate commitment or dedication of efforts towards achieving a goal.