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sanctuaries
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sanctuary
n.
holy or sacred place; shelter, refuge; wildlife refuge, area of land set aside for the protection of wildlife; ancient Temple of Jerusalem (Judaism); holy of holies in the ancient Temple of Jerusalem (Judaism)
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Sanctuary
A sanctuary, in its original meaning, is a sacred place, such as a shrine. By the use of such places as a safe haven, by extension the term has come to be used for any place of safety. This secondary use can be categorized into human sanctuary, a safe place for humans, such as a political sanctuary; and non-human sanctuary, such as an animal or plant sanctuary.
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sanctuary
Noun
1. a consecrated place where sacred objects are kept
(hypernym) place, property
(hyponym) holy of holies, sanctum sanctorum
2. a shelter from danger or hardship
(synonym) refuge, asylum
(hypernym) shelter
(hyponym) harbor, harbour
3. area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing
(synonym) chancel, bema
(hypernym) area
(part-holonym) church, church building
(part-meronym) choir
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sanctuary
n.
útulek; útočiště; svatyně
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sanctuary
Rzecz.
rezerwat; sanktuarium; azyl
