Sanctuary synonyms

shelter

The state of being covered or protected:

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refuge

A place providing safety, protection or shelter.

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haven

A harbour or anchorage protected from the sea.

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sanctum

A private place where one is free from intrusion.

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game refuge

A refuge for wild life

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adytum

(By extension) A private chamber; a sanctum.

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sanctorium

A sacred or holy place

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preserve

The definition of a preserve is a place where animals are cared for in order to lengthen their lives, or a fruit preserved in large chunks.

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asylum

Protection or shelter; refuge:

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national park. See syn. study at shelter.shelter

A refuge for wild life

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screen

The surface area of a television set, personal computer, radar receiver, etc. on which images or data are displayed

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harbor

A sheltered part of a body of water deep enough to provide anchorage for ships.

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monastery

The definition of a monastery is the building where a group of religious people such as monks or nuns live together.

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oasis

A fertile or green area in a desert or wasteland, made so by the presence of water.

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retreat

The act or process of moving back or away, especially from something hazardous, formidable, or unpleasant:

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resort

Recourse, refuge (something or someone turned to for safety).

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hideaway

A place where one can hide, be secluded, etc.

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shrine

A container or receptacle for sacred relics; a reliquary.

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temple

A village and parish in Scotland

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sacred (related)

A sacred or holy place

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safety (related)

(American football) Any of the defensive players who are in position furthest from the line of scrimmage and whose responsibility is to defend against passes as well as to be the tacklers of last resort.

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bema

In ancient Greece, a speaker's platform

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holy-of-holies

The innermost part of the Jewish tabernacle and Temple, where the ark of the covenant was kept

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defense

The act or power of defending, or guarding against attack, harm, or danger

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shield

Anything which protects or defends; defense; shelter; protection.

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oasitic

Of or relating to an oasis

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chapel

The services held at a chapel:

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convent

A religious community whose members (especially nuns) live under strict observation of religious rules and self-imposed vows.

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den

(Law) Abbreviation of Denmark.

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sacrarium

The definition of a sacrarium is a drain that empties directly into soil and is used for disposing of water used to wash sacred items.

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safe-harbor

A safe haven.

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sanctum-sanctorum

A place of utmost privacy and inviolability

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tabernacle

The definition of a tabernacle is a place of worship.

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harborage

(US, nautical) A place for refuge for a vessel.

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gweek (related)

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chancel

The part of a church around the altar, usually at the east end, reserved for the use of the clergy and the choir: it is sometimes set off by a railing or screen

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church

Public divine worship in a church; a religious service:

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protection

The process of keeping (something or someone) safe.

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park

A position in an automatic transmission that disengages the gears and sets the brake so the vehicle cannot move: