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  1. 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)

  2. 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.

  3. 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:

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. noun. /ˈsæŋktʃuˌɛri/ (pl. sanctuaries) [countable] an area where wild birds or animals are protected and encouraged to breed synonym reserve a bird/wildlife sanctuary. Join us. Join our community to access the latest language learning and assessment tips from Oxford University Press!

  8. 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/

  9. [uncountable] safety and protection, especially for people who are in danger of being attacked or captured. to seek/find/take sanctuary in a place. The government offered sanctuary to 4 000 refugees. She longed for the sanctuary of her own home. a place of sanctuary. Extra Examples. Oxford Collocations Dictionary.

  10. The Sanctuary at Haafsville is a safe haven for homeless cats and dogs. In our first 12 years, we've saved over 12,000 animals and placed them in loving "furever" homes! In 2021, we placed almost 1,200 animals. We adhere to a No-Kill animal welfare philosophy which means we do not euthanize animals to create space.

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