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A holy place
“From the time of David, psalmody formed a considerable part of the daily worship at the sanctuary.”
A place that provides safety, refuge or protection
“The rocky formations first served as a sanctuary from wild storms and predatory animals.”
Refuge or safety from pursuit, persecution, or other danger
“In the Southwest, in particular, many were given sanctuary in churches.”
A nature reserve
“The Bhitarkanika wildlife sanctuary is a haven for crocodiles.”
The act of saving or protecting something, or a means to do so
A place regarded as holy or sacred
A locality or habitat where something is found in natural abundance, and also where it typically thrives
A pleasant shady place, typically under trees or climbing plants in a garden or wood
A convent or monastery
A period or place of seclusion for the purposes of prayer and meditation
A contiguous area of land totally surrounded by water
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