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  2. 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. 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.

  4. noun. a holy place. a consecrated building or shrine. Old Testament. the Israelite temple at Jerusalem, esp the holy of holies. the tabernacle in which the Ark was enshrined during the wanderings of the Israelites. the chancel, or that part of a sacred building surrounding the main altar.

  5. Historically, a sanctuary is the holiest of holy placesa 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.

  6. A sanctuary is a place where people who are in danger from other people can go to be safe.

  7. 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.

  8. [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.

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