Associations to the word «Sanctuary»

Wiktionary

SANCTUARY, noun. A place of safety, refuge, or protection.
SANCTUARY, noun. An area set aside for protection.
SANCTUARY, noun. A state of being protected, asylum.
SANCTUARY, noun. The consecrated (or sacred) area of a church or temple around its tabernacle or altar.
SANCTUARY CITIES, noun. Plural of sanctuary city
SANCTUARY CITY, noun. In the United States and Canada, a city known or reputed to allow undocumented immigrants to live and work without being arrested by local authorities.

Dictionary definition

SANCTUARY, noun. A consecrated place where sacred objects are kept.
SANCTUARY, noun. A shelter from danger or hardship.
SANCTUARY, noun. Area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing.

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley