s a n c t u a r y

sanc·tu·ar·y

ˈsaNGk(t)SHəˌwerē/

noun

noun: sanctuary; plural noun: sanctuaries

1. place of refuge or safety.

"she sought a sanctuary in times of trouble"

synonyms: refuge, haven, harbor, port in a storm, oasis, shelter, retreat, hideaway

2. nature reserve.

synonyms: reservation, preserve

"a wildlife sanctuary"

3. holy place; temple or church.

the inmost recess or holiest part of a temple or church.

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