What does Sanctuary mean?

Definitions for Sanctuary
ˈsæŋk tʃuˌɛr isanc·tu·a·ry

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. sanctuarynoun

    a consecrated place where sacred objects are kept

  2. refuge, sanctuary, asylumnoun

    a shelter from danger or hardship

  3. chancel, sanctuary, bemanoun

    area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing

Wiktionary

  1. sanctuarynoun

    A place of safety, refuge or protection.

    My car is a sanctuary, where none can disturb me except for people who cut me off.

  2. sanctuarynoun

    An area set aside for protection.

    The bird sanctuary has strict restrictions on visitors so the birds aren't disturbed.

  3. sanctuarynoun

    A state of being protected, asylum.

    The government granted sanctuary to the defector, protecting him from his former government.

  4. sanctuarynoun

    The consecrated (or sacred) area of a church or temple around its tabernacle or altar.

  5. Etymology: From sanctuary, from saintuaire, from sanctuarium, from sanctus; see saint.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. SANCTUARYnoun

    Etymology: sanctuaire, Fr. sanctuarium, Latin.

    Having waste ground enough,
    Shall we desire to raze the sanctuary,
    And pitch our evils there. William Shakespeare.

    They often plac’d
    Within his sanctuary itself their shrines. John Milton.

    Let it not be imagined, that they contribute nothing to the happiness of the country who only serve God in the duties of a holy life, who attend his sanctuary, and daily address his goodness. John Rogers, Sermons.

    Come, my boy, we will to sanctuary. William Shakespeare, R. III.

    I’ll hence forthwith unto the sanctuary,
    To save at least the heir of Edward’s right. William Shakespeare, H. VI.

    Oft have I heard of sanctuary men;
    But sanctuary children, ne’er ’till now. William Shakespeare, R. III.

    He fled to Beverly, where he and divers of his company registered themselves sanctuary men. Francis Bacon, Henry VII.

    Howsoever the sanctuary man was protected from his creditors, yet his goods out of sanctuary should not. Francis Bacon, H. VII.

    This our high place, our sanctuary, our hill. John Milton.

    What are the bulls to the frogs, or the lakes to the meadows? Very much, says the frog; for he that’s worsted will be sure to take sanctuary in the fens. Roger L'Estrange.

    The admirable works of painting were made fuel for the fire; but some reliques of it took sanctuary under ground, and escaped the common destiny. John Dryden, Dufresnoy.

Wikipedia

  1. Sanctuary

    A sanctuary, in its original meaning, is a sacred place, such as a shrine. By the use of such places as a haven, by extension the term has come to be used for any place of safety. This secondary use can be categorized into human sanctuary, a safe place for people, such as a political sanctuary; and non-human sanctuary, such as an animal or plant sanctuary.

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  1. sanctuary

    A sanctuary is a place of safety or refuge, often associated with a sacred or protected space. It can be a specific physical location, such as a church, temple, or wildlife refuge, where certain protections are in place. The term can also be used metaphorically to denote any place where one feels particularly safe, secure, or at peace.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Sanctuarynoun

    a sacred place; a consecrated spot; a holy and inviolable site

  2. Sanctuarynoun

    the most retired part of the temple at Jerusalem, called the Holy of Holies, in which was kept the ark of the covenant, and into which no person was permitted to enter except the high priest, and he only once a year, to intercede for the people; also, the most sacred part of the tabernacle; also, the temple at Jerusalem

  3. Sanctuarynoun

    the most sacred part of any religious building, esp. that part of a Christian church in which the altar is placed

  4. Sanctuarynoun

    a house consecrated to the worship of God; a place where divine service is performed; a church, temple, or other place of worship

  5. Sanctuarynoun

    a sacred and inviolable asylum; a place of refuge and protection; shelter; refuge; protection

  6. Etymology: [OE. seintuarie, OF. saintuaire, F. sanctuaire, fr. L. sanctuarium, from sanctus sacred, holy. See Saint.]

Wikidata

  1. Sanctuary

    A sanctuary, in its original meaning, is a sacred place, such as a shrine. By the use of such places as a safe haven, by extension the term has come to be used for any place of safety. This secondary use can be categorized into human sanctuary, a safe place for humans, such as a political sanctuary; and non-human sanctuary, such as an animal or plant sanctuary.

Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms

  1. sanctuary

    A nation or area near or contiguous to the combat area that, by tacit agreement between the warring powers, is exempt from attack and therefore serves as a refuge for staging, logistic, or other activities of the combatant powers.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Sanctuary in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Sanctuary in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of Sanctuary in a Sentence

  1. Jessica Vaughan:

    This is a big deal, this OIG report is the clearest statement yet from the federal government that sanctuary policies like California’s and Chicago’s obstruct immigration enforcement and violate federal law.

  2. Tony Spurlock:

    Why would you tell a law enforcement officer they could not enforce the law because you didn't like it ? That's craziness, the idea of a sanctuary county is more of a political move than it is a legal move.

  3. Patricia Brigham:

    Thats not fair to the men and women who work in local law enforcement. Its certainly not fair to law-abiding citizens who would be affected by this, and I think Lake County needed to hear us stand up and say, weve got Commissioner Josh Blake back. FLORIDA GUN OWNERS, LAWYERS REACT TO LAKE COUNTYS SECOND AMENDMENT SANCTUARY RESOLUTION Those trying to prevent Gun Violence say lax gun laws wont cut it in a state that has seen some of Americas deadliest mass shootings. The Pulse Nightclub shooting in Orlando left 49 dead. ( Elina Shirazi) We need to be preventing these shootings, not making it easier for dangerous people to use firearms they are concerned about the gun-grabbing, is what they are calling [ it ], what they should be concerned about is our rampant gun violence which is happening almost daily in this country.

  4. Aloo Denish Obiero:

    A mother's embrace is nature's purest sanctuary.

  5. Mayor Jesse Arreguin:

    We’re keeping with the strong position Berkeley is a sanctuary for people in our community.

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