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Bookmark or Share- SANCTUARY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.comnoun. , 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. the part of a church around the altar; the chancel.
- Sanctuary Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster1. : 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)
- SANCTUARY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionaryprotection or a safe place, especially for someone or something being chased or hunted: Illegal immigrants found / sought /took sanctuary in a local church. The chapel became a sanctuary for the refugees. figurative If I want some peace and quiet, I take sanctuary in my study. [ C ]
- SANCTUARY | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionarynoun. 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:
- sanctuary noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes ...noun. /ˈsæŋktʃuˌɛri/ (pl. sanctuaries) [countable] an area where wild birds or animals are protected and encouraged to breed synonym reserve a bird/wildlife sanctuary. Definitions on the go. Look up any word in the dictionary offline, anytime, anywhere with the Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary app.
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