sanctuary in English dictionary

  • sanctuary

    Meanings and definitions of "sanctuary"

    • A place of safety, refuge, or protection.
    • An area set aside for protection.
    • A state of being protected, asylum.
    • The consecrated (or sacred) area of a church or temple around its tabernacle or altar.
    • noun
      A place of safety, refuge, or protection.
    • noun
      An area set aside for protection.
    • noun
      A state of being protected, asylum.
    • noun
      The consecrated (or sacred) area of a church or temple around its tabernacle or altar.
    • place of safety or protection
    • area set aside for protection
    • state of being protected
    • consecrated area
    • Place of worship which is given special reverence for the presence of the relics of saints.
    • The area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing.
    • (Confucian) temple
    • repository or treasure house
    • reserve (for wild animals)
    • A place of safety, refuge or protection.
    • noun
      area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing
    • noun
      a consecrated place where sacred objects are kept
    • noun
      a shelter from danger or hardship

    Synonyms of "sanctuary" in English dictionary

    area, asylum, bema are the top synonyms of "sanctuary" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of sanctuary

    • sanctuary ( plural  sanctuaries)
    • lm  liczba mnoga sanctuaries
    • sanctuary (plural sanctuaries)
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