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sanctuary

noun

1 sanctuary

A consecrated place where sacred objects are kept.

Dutch: heiligdom, wijkplaats, toevluchtsoord

2 sanctuary

A shelter from danger or hardship.

synonyms: asylum, refuge.

Roget 666: refuge, sanctuary, retreat, fastness; acropolis; keep, last resort; ward; prison etc. 752; asylum, ark, ... show more

Dutch: asiel
Polish: oaza, azyl, enklawa

3 sanctuary

Area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing.

synonyms: bema, chancel.

Roget 1000: place of worship; house of God, house of prayer.    temple, cathedral, minster, church, kirk, chapel, meetinghouse, bethel, tabernacle, conventicle, ... show more

Dutch: koor, stiltegebied
Polish: prezbiterium, chór


Moby thesaurus: Indian reservation, adytum, archives, asylum, bank, bird sanctuary, bolt-hole, cache, chapel, church, concealment, corner, cover, covert, coverture, cranny, cubby, cubbyhole, dark corner, den ... show more.

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