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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)
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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.
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.
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 /.
Definition of sanctuary. 1. as in shrine. a place that is considered sacred (as within a religion) by law, anyone who sought refuge in a religious sanctuary was safe from arrest by the civil authorities. Synonyms & Similar Words. Relevance. shrine. sanctum. reliquary. martyry. 2. as in refuge.
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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 sacred place, such as a church, temple, or mosque. A holy place, as a building set aside for worship of the divinity or of one or more deities. A place of refuge or protection; asylum: orig., fugitives from justice were immune from arrest in churches or other sacred places.
