sanctuary Meaning and Definition
1. n. area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing
2. n. a shelter from danger or hardship
3. n. a consecrated place where sacred objects are kept
A sanctuary, in its original meaning, is a sacred place, such as a shrine. By the use of such places as a haven, by extension the term has come to be used for any place of safety.
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