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   Sanc·tu·ar·y

   /ˈsaNGk(t)SHəˌwerē/

   

   noun

   • 1. a place of refuge or safety: "his sons took sanctuary in the church" Similar refugehavenharborport in a stormoasisshelterretreatboltholefoxholehideouthiding placehideawaydenasylumsafe housefastnessquerenciasafetysafe keepingprotectionsheltersecurityimmunityasylum
   • 2. a nature reserve: "a bird sanctuary" Similar reserveparkwildlife reservenature reservereservationpreservehomeshelterconservation park
   • 3. a holy place; a temple or church: "the sanctuaries of Apollo and Athena" Similar holy placetempleshrinetabernaclealtarsanctuminner sanctumholy of holiessacrariumbemanaosadytumsanctum sanctorumpresbytery
   • ▪ the inmost recess or holiest part of a temple or church: "the inner sanctuary where the reliquary was kept"
   • ▪ the part of the chancel of a church containing the high altar.

   Word Origin Middle English (in sanctuary (sense 3)): from Old French sanctuaire, from Latin sanctuarium, from sanctus ‘holy’. Early use in reference to a church or other sacred place where a fugitive was immune, by the law of the medieval Church, from arrest, gave rise to sanctuary (sense 1, sense 2).

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › sanctuarySanctuary Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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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)

3. www.circlesanctuary.orgCircle Sanctuary - Home

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   Founded in 1974 by Selena Fox, Circle Sanctuary is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit Wiccan church and 200-acre nature preserve dedicated to networking, community celebrations, spiritual healing and education.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSANCTUARY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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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.

5. www.justwatch.com › us › tv-showSanctuary - watch tv show streaming online - JustWatch

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   Currently you are able to watch "Sanctuary" streaming on Amazon Prime Video or for free with ads on The Roku Channel, Tubi TV, Pluto TV, Freevee, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It is also possible to buy "Sanctuary" as download on Apple TV, Amazon Video, Vudu, Google Play Movies.

6. heartlandfarmsanctuary.orgHome - Heartland Farm Sanctuary

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   Heartland has been recognized as one of the nation’s premier farm animal sanctuaries. We provide high-quality, specialized care, hope and healing for animals who have suffered abuse, neglect, and have nowhere else to go.

7. www.imdb.com › title › tt0965394Sanctuary (TV Series 2008–2011) - IMDb

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   Sanctuary: Created by Damian Kindler. With Amanda Tapping, Robin Dunne, Christopher Heyerdahl, Ryan Robbins. Modern society's evolution involves stem cells, gene therapy, transplants, and cloning, but also exposes the existence of monsters that hold the key to our race's future.

8. www.britannica.com › dictionary › sanctuarySanctuary Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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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.

9. naturalpathsanctuary.orgNatural Path Sanctuary – Creating a sustainable legacy

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   Set amidst 25 acres of woods and meadows on the Farley Center land, the Natural Path Sanctuary is a way to preserve the natural beauty in perpetuity. As you walk the wooded paths among those who are buried here, the fullness of life balances the sorrow of death.

10. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › SanctuarySanctuary - Wikipedia

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    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.

11. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › sanctuarySanctuary - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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    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.