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sanctuary

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Learn the meaning of sanctuary with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

sanctuary

(noun)

Meaning

a place of safety or refuge

Example

"The wildlife sanctuary provided a safe home for endangered species."

Synonyms

refugehavenretreat

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'sanctuarium', meaning a sacred place.
Related word forms
  • noun: sanctuaries

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