Meaning & use

sanctuary

noun·Academic

A place of safety, protection, or refuge, or a sacred place such as part of a religious building.

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The wildlife sanctuary protects endangered species from poaching and habitat loss.

For her, the quiet garden was a sanctuary from the stress of daily life.

A note on using this word

Sanctuary can be literal, such as a nature reserve or the holiest part of a church, or figurative, such as a personal escape from stress.

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