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   sanctuary

   /ˈsaŋ(k)tʃʊəri/

   noun

   • 1. refuge or safety from pursuit, persecution, or other danger: "his sons took sanctuary in the church" Similar refugehavenharbourport in a stormoasisshelterretreatboltholefoxholehideouthiding placehideawaydenasylumsafe housefastnessquerenciasafetysafe keepingprotectionsheltersecurityimmunityasylum
   • 2. a nature reserve: "a bird sanctuary" Similar reserveparkwildlife reservenature reservereservationpreservehomeshelterconservation park
   • ▪ a place where injured or unwanted animals of a specified kind are cared for: "a donkey sanctuary"
   • 3. a holy place; a temple: "the sanctuaries of Apollo and Athena" Similar holy placetempleshrinetabernaclealtarsanctuminner sanctumholy of holiessacrariumbemanaosadytumsanctum sanctorumpresbytery
   • ▪ the inmost recess or holiest part of a temple: "the inner sanctuary where the reliquary was kept"
   • ▪ the part of the chancel of a church containing the high altar.

   Word Origin Middle English (in sanctuary (sense 3)): from Old French sanctuaire, from Latin sanctuarium, from sanctus ‘holy’. Early use in reference to a church or other sacred place where a fugitive was immune, by the law of the medieval Church, from arrest, gave rise to sanctuary (sense 1, sense 2).

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   What does sanctuary mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! SANCTUARY definition: 1. protection or a safe place, especially for someone or something being chased or hunted: 2. a…. Learn more.

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   What is a sanctuary & why is it important?

   • Historically, a sanctuary is the holiest of holy places — a temple or church. Now, it's a word for anywhere a person feels especially safe and serene. People might call their homes their sanctuary, or a beautiful spot in a quiet woods can be described as a sanctuary.

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   What is a sanctuary in a truck?

   • loading examples... The word sanctuary has religious roots, and can refer to a temple or church, but its use has broadened to include anywhere people go for peaceful tranquility or introspection. Your pickup truck might be your sanctuary if that's where you can clear your head.

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   What is a true sanctuary?

   • True sanctuary is a constant balance of addressing an elephant’s inherent needs, while taking into account the immense physical and psychological impact a sterile and dominant captive life has had on each being as an individual. Sanctuary care is extremely nuanced and requires deep understanding of complex beings.

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   A sanctuary is a place where birds or animals can live and be protected: [ C ] a wildlife / bird sanctuary. social studies. A sanctuary is the part of a church where religious ceremonies happen: [ C ] Nan and her parents found seats in the sanctuary for the service.

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   noun. a holy place. a consecrated building or shrine. Old Testament. the Israelite temple at Jerusalem, esp the holy of holies. the tabernacle in which the Ark was enshrined during the wanderings of the Israelites. the chancel, or that part of a sacred building surrounding the main altar.

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   The word sanctuary has religious roots, and can refer to a temple or church, but its use has broadened to include anywhere people go for peaceful tranquility or introspection. Your pickup truck might be your sanctuary if that's where you can clear your head.

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