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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. , plural sanc·tu·ar·ies. a sacred or holy place. Synonyms: adytum, sanctum, shrine, altar, temple, church. Judaism. the Biblical tabernacle or the Temple in Jerusalem. the holy of holies of these places of worship. an especially holy place in a temple or church. the part of a church around the altar; the chancel.
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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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.
Feb 17, 2017 · Opinion. Ostrich: Jasper becomes 'sanctuary city' for Confederate flags. Published: Feb. 17, 2017, 12:25 p.m. By. Matt Mitchell, The Ostrich. Ostrich Confederates in Jasper.jpg. A group of...
May 27, 2022 · The Shrine of the Blessed Sacrament in Hanceville, Alabama. by John Paul Sonnen on May 27, 2022. Photos: Fr. Francis Mary. The Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament of Our Lady of the Angels Monastery is an awesome sanctuary in the rolling hills of Hanceville, Alabama (Diocese of Birmingham).