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1. : a consecrated place: such as. 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. a (1)
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.
A sanctuary is a place where birds or animals can live and be protected: [ C ] a wildlife / bird sanctuary. social studies. A sanctuary is the part of a church where religious ceremonies happen: [ C ] Nan and her parents found seats in the sanctuary for the service.
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any place of refuge; asylum. a tract of land where birds and wildlife, especially those hunted for sport, can breed and take refuge in safety from hunters. Synonyms: preserve. sanctuary. / ˈsæŋktjʊərɪ /.
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.
At the heart of Edinburg, TX. lies a 40-acre wetlands oasis in the midst of a lively urban landscape. The Edinburg World Birding Center offers watchable wildlife year-round in a setting friendly to birds, butterflies and other water-loving creatures. Find out more.
[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.
Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge. Established in 1943 for the protection of migratory birds, Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge is positioned along an east-west and north-south juncture of two major migratory routes for many species of birds.
Jun 11, 2023 · La Sal del Rey, located just off TX-186 in Edinburg, is one of the most unique natural wonders in Texas, sitting on a whopping four million tons of salt. You can practically walk on water on the Salt Lake in Texas!
