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sanctuary
a place of safety, refuge, or protection
Synonyms
- refuge
- haven
- shelter
sanctuary in a sentence
The wounded bird found sanctuary in the quiet backyard garden.
Thousands of endangered turtles find sanctuary each spring on the protected stretch of coastline.
Where it comes from
From Latin sanctuarium 'holy place'
Memory hook
SANCTUARY — a sacred place kept safe from harm.
Read it in context
- The White Road Narrative