Synonyms for sanctuary
noun
A sacred place
chancel, Holy of Holies, shrine, sanctum, church, temple; see also church 1, temple.
A place to which one may retire
asylum, resort, haven, convent, screen, defense, shield, protection, refuge, retreat, shelter, den.
A refuge for wild life
shelter, game refuge, park, national park. See syn. study at shelter.shelter.
See sanctuary in Webster's New World Roget's A-Z Thesaurus II
noun
A sacred or holy place:
sacrarium, sanctorium, sanctum, shrine. See sacredSomething that physically protects, especially from danger:
asylum, cover, covert, harbor, haven, protection, refuge, retreat, shelter. See attack, safetyThe state of being protected or safeguarded, as from danger or hardship:
asylum, harborage, refuge, shelter. See safety
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