sanctuary

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈsæŋktʃuəri/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈsæŋktʃuˌɛri/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(sangkcho̅o̅ er′ē)

Inflections of 'sanctuary' (n): npl: sanctuaries

sanctuary
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Sense: A sacred place
Synonyms:
chancel, Holy of Holies, shrine Collocations, sanctum, church Collocations, temple Collocations, Tabernacle, altar Collocations, house of God, mosque Collocations, sanctum sanctorum
Sense: A place to which one may retire
Synonyms:
asylum, resort Collocations, haven Collocations, convent, screen Collocations, defense Collocations, shield Collocations, protection Collocations, refuge, retreat Collocations, shelter Collocations, den Collocations, harbor Collocations, hideout, hideaway, port Collocations, stronghold Collocations
Sense: A refuge for wild life
Synonyms:
shelter Collocations, game refuge, park Collocations, national park, conservation area, nature preserve, forest preserve, wilderness preserve


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