sanctuarynoun
uk/ˈsæŋk.tʃʊə.ri/us/ˈsæŋk.tʃu.er.i/[ C usually singular, U ] protection or a safe place, especially for someone or something being chased or hunted:
Illegal immigrants found/sought/took sanctuary in a local church.
The chapel became a sanctuary for the refugees.
figurative If I want some peace and quiet, I take sanctuary in my study.
[ C ] a place where birds or animals can live and be protected, especially from being hunted or dangerous conditions:
a wildlife/bird sanctuary
[ C ] the most holy part of a religious building
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Safe & enclosed spaces
- bolthole
- bunker
- bus shelter
- cocoon
- cover
- covert
- dry
- fallout shelter
- fastness
- hideout
- hidey-hole
- hiding place
- island
- lair
- nook
- safe haven
- safe house
- shelter
- sheltered accommodation
- sunblind
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