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- DictionarySanc·tu·ar·y/ˈsaNGk(t)SHəˌwerē/
noun
- 1. a place of refuge or safety: "his sons took sanctuary in the church"
- 2. a nature reserve: "a bird sanctuary"
: 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 place of refuge and protection. (2) : a refuge for wildlife where predators are controlled and hunting is illegal. b. : the immunity from law attached to a sanctuary. sanctuary.
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.
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.
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.
[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.
SANCTUARY meaning: 1. a quiet and peaceful place: 2. a place that provides protection: 3. a place where animals are…. Learn more.
2 days ago · A sanctuary is a place where people who are in danger from other people can go to be safe . His church became a sanctuary for thousands of people who fled the civil war. [ + for] 2. uncountable noun. Sanctuary is the safety provided in a sanctuary. Some of them have sought sanctuary in the church.
