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   sanctuary

   /ˈsaŋ(k)tʃʊəri/

   noun

   • 1. refuge or safety from pursuit, persecution, or other danger: "his sons took sanctuary in the church" Similar refugehavenharbourport in a stormoasisshelterretreatboltholefoxholehideouthiding placehideawaydenasylumsafe housefastnessquerenciasafetysafe keepingprotectionsheltersecurityimmunityasylum
   • 2. a nature reserve: "a bird sanctuary" Similar reserveparkwildlife reservenature reservereservationpreservehomeshelterconservation park
   • ▪ a place where injured or unwanted animals of a specified kind are cared for: "a donkey sanctuary"
   • 3. a holy place; a temple: "the sanctuaries of Apollo and Athena" Similar holy placetempleshrinetabernaclealtarsanctuminner sanctumholy of holiessacrariumbemanaosadytumsanctum sanctorumpresbytery
   • ▪ the inmost recess or holiest part of a temple: "the inner sanctuary where the reliquary was kept"
   • ▪ the part of the chancel of a church containing the high altar.

   Word Origin Middle English (in sanctuary (sense 3)): from Old French sanctuaire, from Latin sanctuarium, from sanctus ‘holy’. Early use in reference to a church or other sacred place where a fugitive was immune, by the law of the medieval Church, from arrest, gave rise to sanctuary (sense 1, sense 2).

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSANCTUARY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   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 ]

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   : relating to or being a locality that provides limited cooperation to federal officials in the enforcement of immigration laws or policies. a sanctuary jurisdiction. sanctuary policies.

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   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.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySANCTUARY | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   SANCTUARY meaning: 1. a quiet and peaceful place: 2. a place that provides protection: 3. a place where animals are…. Learn more.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › americansanctuary noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   noun. /ˈsæŋktʃuˌɛri/ (pl. sanctuaries) [countable] an area where wild birds or animals are protected and encouraged to breed synonym reserve a bird/wildlife sanctuary. Want to learn more?

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   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.

8. en.bab.la › dictionary › englishsanctuary - Definition in English - bab.la

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   Define 'sanctuary'. See more meanings of 'sanctuary' with examples.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionarySANCTUARY definition in American English - Collins Online...

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   1. countable noun. 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. 2. uncountable noun. Sanctuary is the safety provided in a sanctuary. Some of them have sought sanctuary in the church.

10. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-wordSANCTUARY - Find out everything about this English word | Collins

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    Definitions of 'sanctuary'. 1. A sanctuary is a place where people who are in danger from other people can go to be safe. [...] 2. Sanctuary is the safety provided in a sanctuary. [...] 3. A sanctuary is a place where birds or animals are protected and allowed to live freely.

11. kranjisanctuaryresort.comA Farm Stay Experience in Singapore | Kranji Sanctuary Resort

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    Kranji Sanctuary Resort is a countryside destination located in Kranji, the north-west region of Singapore. Nestled in the midst of lush green forests, the resort offers a tranquil and rejuvenating escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.