Sanctuary Meaning and Definition
What is the definition Sanctuary? What is its meaning in the dictionary? Words ending with Sanctuary, Synonyms, Antonyms, Words starting with Sanctuary, Example sentences, Related sentences, Derivations, How to pronounce and more...
Word: Sanctuary
How to pronounce: ˈsæŋkʧʊ(ə)rɪ
Noun
Definitions:
1. A place of refuge or safety.
Example sentences: "His sons took sanctuary in the church"
2. A nature reserve.
Example sentences: "A bird sanctuary"
3. A holy place; a temple or church.
Example sentences: "The sanctuaries of Apollo and Athena"
Synonyms:
holy place
adytum
sacred place
sanctity
temple
church
sacred thing
relic
shrine
shelter
safe haven
refuge
retreat
haven
harbor
special nature reserve
preserve
hideout
asylum
natural reserve
forest reservation
reserve
altar
presbytery
chancel
holy
Derivations:
sanctum
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Sanctuary in Other Languages...
Spanish: Santuario
German: Heiligtum
French: Sanctuaire
Italian: Santuario
Turkish: Kutsal