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/ˈsaŋ(k)tʃʊəri/

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- 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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Learn the meaning of sanctuary as a noun in English, with synonyms, related words, and usage examples. Find out how to pronounce sanctuary and translate it in different languages.
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Sanctuary Columbus Church is able to fulfill its mission through the support of our members and friends. Sanctuary partners with several organizations around the city to support individuals and families around the City of Columbus.
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[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.
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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.
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