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- Dictionarysanctuary/ˈsaŋ(k)tʃʊəri/
noun
- 1. refuge or safety from pursuit, persecution, or other danger: "his sons took sanctuary in the church" Similar
- 2. a nature reserve: "a bird sanctuary" Similar
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A sanctuary is a place where birds or animals can live and be protected: [ C ] a wildlife / bird sanctuary. social studies. A sanctuary is the part of a church where religious ceremonies happen: [ C ] Nan and her parents found seats in the sanctuary for the service.
: the most sacred part of a religious building (such as the part of a Christian church in which the altar is placed) (2) : the room in which general worship services are held. (3) : a place (such as a church or a temple) for worship. 2. a (1) : a place of refuge and protection. (2)
The word sanctuary has religious roots, and can refer to a temple or church, but its use has broadened to include anywhere people go for peaceful tranquility or introspection. Your pickup truck might be your sanctuary if that's where you can clear your head.
noun. a holy place. a consecrated building or shrine. Old Testament. the Israelite temple at Jerusalem, esp the holy of holies. the tabernacle in which the Ark was enshrined during the wanderings of the Israelites. the chancel, or that part of a sacred building surrounding the main altar.
A sanctuary is a place where people who are in danger from other people can go to be safe. His church became a sanctuary for thousands of people who fled the civil war. [ + for] 2. uncountable noun. Sanctuary is the safety provided in a sanctuary. Some of them have sought sanctuary in the church.
[countable, usually singular] a safe place, especially one where people who are in danger of being attacked or captured can stay and be protected. The church became a sanctuary for the refugees. It had been built as a sanctuary from World War II bombs. [countable] a holy building or the part of it that is considered the most holy.
SANCTUARY meaning: 1. a quiet and peaceful place: 2. a place that provides protection: 3. a place where animals are…. Learn more.
SANCTUARY definition: 1. a quiet and peaceful place: 2. a place that provides protection: 3. a place where animals are…. Learn more.
1. a. A sacred place, such as a church, temple, or mosque. b. The holiest part of a sacred place, as the part of a Christian church around the altar. 2. a. A sacred place, such as a church, in which fugitives formerly were immune to arrest. b. Immunity to arrest afforded by a sanctuary: sought sanctuary in the church. c.
SANCTUARY meaning: 1 : a place where someone or something is protected or given shelter often used figuratively; 2 : the protection that is provided by a safe place.
