| sanctuary | | |
| n. (artifact) | 1. sanctuary | a consecrated place where sacred objects are kept. |
| ~ holy of holies, sanctum sanctorum | (Judaism) sanctuary comprised of the innermost chamber of the Tabernacle in the temple of Solomon where the Ark of the Covenant was kept. |
| ~ tabernacle | (Judaism) a portable sanctuary in which the Jews carried the Ark of the Covenant on their exodus. |
| ~ place, property | any area set aside for a particular purpose.; "who owns this place?"; "the president was concerned about the property across from the White House" |
| n. (artifact) | 2. asylum, refuge, sanctuary | a shelter from danger or hardship. |
| ~ harbor, harbour | a place of refuge and comfort and security. |
| ~ safehold | a refuge from attack. |
| ~ safe house | a house used as a hiding place or refuge by members of certain organizations. |
| ~ shelter | a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger. |
| n. (artifact) | 3. bema, chancel, sanctuary | area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing. |
| ~ area | a part of a structure having some specific characteristic or function.; "the spacious cooking area provided plenty of room for servants" |
| ~ choir | the area occupied by singers; the part of the chancel between sanctuary and nave. |
| ~ church building, church | a place for public (especially Christian) worship.; "the church was empty" |
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