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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) : the room in which general worship services are held. (3) : a place (such as a church or a temple) for worship. 2.
protection or a safe place, especially for someone or something being chased or hunted: Illegal immigrants found / sought /took sanctuary in a local church. The chapel became a sanctuary for the refugees. figurative If I want some peace and quiet, I take sanctuary in my study. [ C ]
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.
SANCTUARY meaning: 1. a quiet and peaceful place: 2. a place that provides protection: 3. a place where animals are…. Learn more.
an especially holy place in a temple or church. the part of a church around the altar; the chancel. a church or other sacred place where fugitives were formerly entitled to immunity from arrest. immunity afforded by refuge in such a place. any place of refuge; asylum.
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.
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.
A sanctuary, in its original meaning, is a sacred place, such as a shrine. By the use of such places as a haven, by extension the term has come to be used for any place of safety.
Dictionary definition of sanctuary. A place of refuge or safety where someone can seek protection from danger or harm. "The national park provided a sanctuary for endangered species." Detailed meaning of sanctuary. It can be a physical space, such as a church, temple, or nature reserve, or it can refer to a state of mind or feeling of security.
[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.
