sanctuary
[noun]
Synonyms:
- shrine, altar, church, temple
- protection, asylum, haven, refuge, retreat, shelter
- reserve, conservation area, national park, nature reserve

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Related Words: bamah, oasis

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

sanc‧tu‧a‧ry /ˈsæŋktʃuəri, -tʃəri $ -tʃueri/ noun (plural sanctuaries)
[Date: 1300-1400; Language: Old French; Origin: sainctuarie, from Late Latin sanctuarium, from Latin sanctus; ⇒ saint]

1. [countable] an area for birds or animals where they are protected and cannot be hunted Synonym : refuge
bird/wildlife etc sanctuary
The park is the largest wildlife sanctuary in the US.
sanctuary for
a sanctuary for tigers

2. [uncountable and countable] a peaceful place that is safe and provides protection, especially for people who are in danger Synonym : refuge
find/seek sanctuary
Fleeing refugees found sanctuary in Geneva.
sanctuary for
a sanctuary for battered women

3. [countable] the part of a religious building that is considered to be the most holy

4. [countable] American English the room in a religious building where religious services take place

5. [uncountable] the right that people had under Christian law, especially in the past, to be protected from police, soldiers etc by staying in a church

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

sanctuary
noun
VERB + SANCTUARY seek Thousands of refugees have sought sanctuary in neighbouring countries.
take In former times, criminals could take sanctuary inside a church.
give sb, offer (sb)
PREP. ~ from It had been built as a sanctuary from World War II bombs.

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