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sanctuary

/ˈsæŋk.tʃu.ər.i/

/ˈsæŋk.tʃuˌɛr.i/

Translations

sanctuarynoun

sanctuaries

/ˈsæŋk.tʃu.ər.i/

/ˈsæŋk.tʃuˌɛr.i/

sanctuaireSurtout pour un lieu sacré ou la zone autour de l’autel d’une église.

The pilgrims entered the sanctuary in silence.

Les pèlerins sont entrés dans le sanctuaire en silence.

refuge

Wild animals found sanctuary in the forest refuge.

Les animaux sauvages ont trouvé refuge dans la forêt.

Additional translations

asileSurtout dans le sens de protection accordée à des fugitifs ou des persécutés.

Synonyms

safe haven

place of safety

harbor

refuge

sanctuaryadjective

/ˈsæŋktʃuəri/

/ˈsæŋktʃuˌɛri/

Used attributively before a noun to denote policies, cities, laws, etc., that provide refuge or protection.

refugeEmploi attributif, notamment dans des tournures comme « sanctuary city ».

Several sanctuary cities have adopted new policies.

Plusieurs villes refuge ont adopté de nouvelles politiques.

Synonyms

Definitions

sanctuarynoun

A place of refuge or safety.

The wildlife reserve serves as a sanctuary for endangered species.

A sacred or holy place, such as a church or temple.

The pilgrims traveled for days to reach the sanctuary and offer their prayers.

A place where fugitives are immune from arrest.

The church provided sanctuary to those fleeing persecution.

Protection or refuge granted by a place or institution; the state of being protected from danger or hardship.

Hundreds of refugees sought sanctuary in neighboring countries.

The area around the altar of a church, regarded as especially sacred and sometimes separated from the rest of the building.

Only clergy were permitted to enter the sanctuary during the ceremony.

The part of a church or other religious building that contains the altar; the most sacred area of a place of worship.

The priest walked back into the sanctuary to prepare the altar for Mass.

sanctuaryadjective

Providing or relating to refuge, safety, or protection, especially when used before another noun.

Several sanctuary cities have enacted policies to protect undocumented immigrants.