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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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noun. sanc· tu· ary ˈsaŋ (k)-chə-ˌwer-ē. plural sanctuaries. Synonyms of sanctuary. 1. : a consecrated place: such as. a. : the ancient Hebrew temple at Jerusalem or its holy of holies. b (1) : the most sacred part of a religious building (such as the part of a Christian church in which the altar is placed) (2)
Historically, a sanctuary is the holiest of holy places — a temple or church. Now, it's a word for anywhere a person feels especially safe and serene. People might call their homes their sanctuary, or a beautiful spot in a quiet woods can be described as a sanctuary.
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.
Definition of sanctuary noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
A sanctuary is a sacred or holy place, or a place of refuge or asylum. Learn the origin, history, and usage of the word sanctuary, and see synonyms and example sentences.
[countable, usually singular] a safe place, especially one where people who are being chased or attacked can stay and be protected The church became a sanctuary for the refugees. [countable] a holy building or the part of it that is considered the most holy the sanctuary of Poseidon at Sourvion Women were forbidden to enter the sanctuary.
