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Sanctuary

Definition:

A sanctuary is a sacred or holy place that provides refuge or safety. It can refer to a physical location, such as a religious building, or a metaphorical space where one feels protected and secure.

Examples:

As a noun:

  • The ancient temple served as a sanctuary for worshippers.
  • The wildlife reserve acts as a sanctuary for endangered species.
  • In times of distress, the library became her sanctuary.

As a verb:

  • The philanthropist generously sanctuaried the homeless during the bitter winter months.
  • The city's decision to sanctuarize immigrants sparked a heated debate.

As an adjective:

  • He felt a sense of sanctuary in the cozy, little café.
  • The remote mountain village has a unique, sanctuary atmosphere.

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