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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"
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)
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.
any place of refuge; asylum. a tract of land where birds and wildlife, especially those hunted for sport, can breed and take refuge in safety from hunters. Synonyms: preserve. sanctuary. / ˈsæŋktjʊərɪ /.
The word sanctuary has religious roots, and can refer to a temple or church, but its use has broadened to include anywhere people go for peaceful tranquility or introspection.
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.
A sanctuary is a place where birds or animals are protected and allowed to live freely. ...a bird sanctuary. ...a wildlife sanctuary.
SANCTUARY meaning: 1. a quiet and peaceful place: 2. a place that provides protection: 3. a place where animals are…. Learn more.
[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.
A sacred place, such as a church, temple, or mosque. A holy place, as a building set aside for worship of the divinity or of one or more deities. A place of refuge or protection; asylum: orig., fugitives from justice were immune from arrest in churches or other sacred places.
1. A sanctuary is a place where people who are in danger from other people can go to be safe. [...] 2. Sanctuary is the safety provided in a sanctuary.
