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Jun 3, 2012 · 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)
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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noun. uk / ˈsæŋktʃʊəri / us. sanctuary noun (QUIET) Add to word list. a quiet and peaceful place: After a busy day, I like to escape to the sanctuary of my garden. sanctuary noun (PROTECTION) a place that provides protection: to seek sanctuary. sanctuary noun (ANIMALS) a place where animals are protected and cannot be hunted:
noun. a holy place. a consecrated building or shrine. Old Testament. the Israelite temple at Jerusalem, esp the holy of holies. the tabernacle in which the Ark was enshrined during the wanderings of the Israelites. the chancel, or that part of a sacred building surrounding the main altar.
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.
Definitions of sanctuary. noun. a consecrated place where sacred objects are kept. see more. noun. area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing. synonyms: bema, chancel. see more. noun. a shelter from danger or hardship. synonyms: asylum, refuge. see more. Pronunciation. US. /ˌsæŋ (k)tʃəˈwɛri/
sanctuary, in religion, a sacred place, set apart from the profane, ordinary world. Originally, sanctuaries were natural locations, such as groves or hills, where the divine or sacred was believed to be especially present.
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.
[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.
