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Sanctuary

Definition:

• (noun) A sacred or holy place, often associated with a religious shrine or temple.
• (noun) A place of refuge or protection, offering safety and security.
• (noun) An area designated for the conservation and protection of wildlife or endangered species.
• (noun) A place within a church or synagogue where religious services and rituals are conducted.
• (noun) A nonprofit organization providing shelter and care for injured or orphaned animals.

Sample sentences:

1. People travel from all around the world to visit the sanctuary of Notre Dame Cathedral.
2. The suspect took sanctuary in an abandoned building, seeking refuge from the police.
3. We must protect the natural sanctuaries that provide a safe haven for endangered species.
4. She found solace in the peaceful sanctuary of her local church.
5. The injured bird was rehabilitated and released back into the wild by a wildlife sanctuary.

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