sanctuary

6 definitions • 7 examples

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.

a place where birds or animals can live and be protected, especially from being hunted or dangerous conditions:

a wildlife/bird sanctuary

the most holy part of a religious building

protection or a safe place, esp. for someone or something being chased or hunted:

[ U ] The storm’s survivors took sanctuary in the church.

A sanctuary is a place where birds or animals can live and be protected:

[ C ] a wildlife/bird sanctuary

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.