"sanctuary" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /ˈsæŋktjʊəri/ [UK], /ˈsæŋkt͡ʃuˌɛri/ [US] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-sanctuary.wav [UK] Forms: sanctuary [singular], sanctuaries [plural]
Head templates: {{noun|2=sanctuaries}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A sanctuary is a place of safety, refuge, or protection. Synonyms: haven, presbytery, refuge, shelter
    Sense id: simple-sanctuary-en-noun-R8SmJ5Sr
  2. A sanctuary is an area set aside for protection.
    Sense id: simple-sanctuary-en-noun-6zy56Yqa
  3. Sanctuary is a state of being protected. Synonyms: asylum
    Sense id: simple-sanctuary-en-noun-zVXfNtSd
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        {
          "text": "My car is a sanctuary, where none can disturb me except for people who cut me off."
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          "text": "The bird sanctuary has strict restrictions on visitors so the birds aren't disturbed."
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        {
          "text": "The government granted sanctuary to the defector, protecting him from his former government."
        }
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          "word": "asylum"
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