Sanctuary

What do we mean by sanctuary?

A sacred place, such as a church, temple, or mosque. noun

The holiest part of a sacred place, as the part of a Christian church around the altar. noun

A sacred place, such as a church, in which fugitives formerly were immune to arrest. noun

Immunity to arrest afforded by a sanctuary. noun

The condition of being protected or comforted: synonym: shelter. noun

A place of refuge or asylum. noun

A reserved area in which birds and other animals, especially wild animals, are protected from hunting or disturbance. noun

To place in safety as in a sanctuary; bestow safely.

A sacred or consecrated place; a holy spot; a place in which sacred things are kept. noun

Specifically— In Scripture, the temple at Jerusalem, particularly the most retired part of it, called the holy of holies, in which was kept the ark of the covenant, and into which no person was permitted to enter except the high priest, and that only once a year to intercede for the people. The same name was given to the corresponding part of the tabernacle in the wilderness (Ex. xxv. 8). noun

A house consecrated to the worship of God; a church. noun

The cella or most sacred part of an Egyptian, Greek, or Roman temple. noun

In classical antiquity, a sacred place, a locality, whether inclosed or not, but generally inclosed, consecrated to some divinity or group of divinities, often a grove, sometimes an inclosure of notable size and importance, containing shrines, temples, a theater, arrangements for gymnastic contests, places of shelter for suppliants or for the sick, etc.: as, the sanctuary of Æsculapius at Epidaurus. noun

The part of a church where the chief altar stands; the chancel; the presbytery. See cut under reredos. noun

A portable shrine containing relics. noun

A churchyard. noun

A place of refuge or protection; a sacred asylum; specifically, a church or other sacred place to which is attached the privilege of affording protection from arrest and the ordinary operation of the law to criminals, debtors, etc., taking refuge within its precincts. noun

A place of safety, refuge or protection.

An area set aside for protection.

A state of being protected, asylum.

The consecrated (or sacred) area of a church or temple around its tabernacle or altar.

A small safe place in a troubling world Urban Dictionary

Having the quality of a sanctuary. Urban Dictionary

What you call the bathroom when you have to go in public, especially if you have to go number 2. You call it a sanctuary because it keeps you safe while you do your buisness. The term was popularized by Marc Elliot, a public speaker with tourettes and an intestinal problem, when his friends came up with a nickname for his special place. Can be a noun or verb, and called sanctuary, sanc, or sancing. Urban Dictionary

A masterpiece written and sung by Joji (George Miller). Deadass, the best song I've ever heard in my life. No lie, he has the biggest dick in the world. Urban Dictionary

A sactuary is a place of refuge and protection. It dosnt even have to be a place it could be someone that makes you fell safe and protected. Urban Dictionary

This is sanctuary from the evil of this dictionary. You may use it as you like. Urban Dictionary

Best damn show on television. Features the supermegafoxyawesomehot Amanda Tapping as HBIC Dr. Helen Magnus, and is about her and her team being kick ass. The Sanctuary team also includes Will Zimmerman (the ever-pantless Robin Dunne aka Throbin Bum), Henry Foss (Ryan RyRo Robbins), Kate Freelander (Agam Darshi, the Indian goddess of I'm-freaking-gorgeous). So basically, Magnus and the like live in this huge, fantastic, castle known as the Sanctuary. The Sanctuary is also home to what the team lovingly refer to as abnormals. Abnormals are basically any type of creatures not found in nature or cooler versions of X-Men. Urban Dictionary

A tuition hungry university that knowingly enrolls undocumented international students. Urban Dictionary

A non-profit exotic animal sanctuary and virtual education center based in Austin, Texas that is aimed to educate Twitch streamers and their communities about specific species using their non-releasable ambassadors to help spark an appreciation for them and their wild counterparts. Urban Dictionary

A room or home that is filled with computers and other cool gadgets. A place where nerds are completely in their element. A safe, bully-free haven for nerds where no stupid asshole ignoranus is welcome. Urban Dictionary

Words that are spelled similarly to sanctuary:
sanctuary, sanitary, actuary.

Words that are triggered by (strongly associated with) the word sanctuary:
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Words that rhyme with sanctuary:
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Adjectives that are often used to describe sanctuary:
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Nouns that are often described by the adjective sanctuary:
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Words that sound like sanctuary:
sanctuary, sanctuaries, sanctuarize, sanctionary, seintuary, sankuru, actuary, statuary, sanguinary, sumptuary, bird sanctuary, salmuera, septuary.