sanctuaries

noun
  1. 1

    A place of safety, refuge or protection.

    โ€œMy car is a sanctuary, where none can disturb me except for people who cut me off.โ€

  2. 2

    An area set aside for protection.

    โ€œThe bird sanctuary has strict restrictions on visitors so the birds aren't disturbed.โ€

  3. 3

    A state of being protected, asylum.

    โ€œThe government granted sanctuary to the defector, protecting him from his former government.โ€

  4. 4

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

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