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sanctuary

/ˈsæŋk.tʃu.ər.i/

/ˈsæŋk.tʃuˌɛr.i/

sanctuarynoun

sanctuaries

/ˈsæŋk.tʃu.ər.i/

/ˈsæŋk.tʃuˌɛr.i/

Translations

убежище

The wildlife sanctuary is home to many endangered species.

Заповедник является домом для многих исчезающих видов.

заповедник

The national park is a sanctuary for various wildlife.

Национальный парк является заповедником для различных диких животных.

святилище

The ancient temple served as a sanctuary for the villagers.

Древний храм служил святилищем для жителей деревни.

Additional translations

храм

святыня

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

place of safety

safe haven

retreat

sanctuaryadjective

/ˈsæŋktʃuəri/

/ˈsæŋktʃuˌɛri/

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

Definitions

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

Several sanctuary cities have enacted policies to protect undocumented immigrants.

Synonyms