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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)
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.
1. a. A sacred place, such as a church, temple, or mosque. b. The holiest part of a sacred place, as the part of a Christian church around the altar. 2. a. A sacred place, such as a church, in which fugitives formerly were immune to arrest. b. Immunity to arrest afforded by a sanctuary: sought sanctuary in the church. c.
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 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.
[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.
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 /.
Historically, a sanctuary is the holiest of holy places — a temple or church. Now, it's a word for anywhere a person feels especially safe and serene. People might call their homes their sanctuary, or a beautiful spot in a quiet woods can be described as a sanctuary.
The Ouachita River originates in Polk County, Arkansas, and flows 510 miles in a southerly direction to Jonesville, Louisiana, where it converges with the Tensas and Little Rivers to form the...
Since 1934, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary is an international center for raptor conservation, education, observation and research. Our all-ages learning center and 2,600-acre wildlife santuary is open nearly every day of the year.
