SANCTUARY


Meaning of SANCTUARY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ sæŋktʃuəri, AM -tʃueri ]

( sanctuaries)

1.

A sanctuary is a place where people who are in danger from other people can go to be safe.

His church became a sanctuary for thousands of people who fled the civil war.

= haven

N-COUNT

2.

Sanctuary is the safety provided in a sanctuary.

Some of them have sought sanctuary in the church.

N-UNCOUNT

3.

A sanctuary is a place where birds or animals are protected and allowed to live freely.

...a bird sanctuary.

...a wildlife sanctuary.

N-COUNT : oft n N

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