SANCTUARY

[noun] [U] - protection or a safe place, esp. for someone or something being chased or huntedThere will be no sanctuary for criminals this side of the border.The illegal immigrants found/sought/took sanctuary in a local church.(figurative) If I want some peace and quiet, I take sanctuary in my study.A sanctuary is a place where birds or animals can live and be protected, esp. from hunters or dangerous conditions.a wildlife/bird sanctuary(figurative) The island was his sanctuary when he felt the need to escape from the stress of life.