sanctuary
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/ˈsæŋktʃueri/
🇬🇧
/ˈsæŋktʃuəri/
noun
R
A safe place where wild animals and birds are protected.
The forest is a sanctuary for many rare birds.
R
A place of safety and protection from danger.
Her garden became a peaceful sanctuary from the noisy city.
R
A safe place where people can go to be protected.
The church offered sanctuary to those fleeing the war.
R
The most holy part of a religious building.
Only priests were allowed in the sanctuary of the ancient temple.
translation
A safe place where wild animals and birds are protected.; A place of safety and protection from danger.; A safe place where people can go to be protected.; The most holy part of a religious building.
Word Forms
Plural
sanctuaries