sanctuary (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈsæŋktʃuˌɛri/
Definition
A place that provides safety, protection, or refuge from danger or persecution.
Examples
The church offered sanctuary to those fleeing the war.
The national park serves as a sanctuary for endangered species.
After the accident, he found a sanctuary in his quiet garden.
How to Use sanctuary
- sanctuary for (prepositional phrase)
- A place of safety or refuge for a specific group or thing. — "This forest is a sanctuary for many rare insects."
- in sanctuary (prepositional phrase)
- Being in a place of safety or refuge. — "The fugitive remained in sanctuary until the charges were dropped."
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