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Synonyms for sanctuary in English

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sanctuary:
- sanctuary; shrine; holy place; bema; chancel; refuge; asylum
- sanctuary

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Detailed Synonyms for sanctuary in English

sanctuary:

sanctuary [the ~] noun

the sanctuary
the sanctuary; the shrine; the holy place
- sanctuary [the ~] noun
- shrine [the ~] noun
- holy place [the ~] noun
the sanctuary

– area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing ¹
the sanctuary; the bema; the chancel
– area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing ¹
- sanctuary [the ~] noun
- bema [the ~] noun
- chancel [the ~] noun
the sanctuary

– a shelter from danger or hardship ¹
the sanctuary; the refuge; the asylum
– a shelter from danger or hardship ¹
- sanctuary [the ~] noun
- refuge [the ~] noun
- asylum [the ~] noun
the sanctuary

– a consecrated place where sacred objects are kept ¹
the sanctuary
– a consecrated place where sacred objects are kept ¹
- sanctuary [the ~] noun

sanctuary

sanctuary
sanctuary
- sanctuary

Related Words for "sanctuary":

sanctuaries

Alternate Synonyms for "sanctuary":

Related Definitions for "sanctuary":

area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing¹
a shelter from danger or hardship¹
a consecrated place where sacred objects are kept¹

Related Synonyms for sanctuary

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