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What is another word for Sanctuary? – 171 Sanctuary Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    refuge haven asylum shelter retreat hideaway hideout bolthole safehouse sanctum hermitage seclusion solitude isolation quietude peacefulness calmness stillness serenity tranquility oasis harborage harbor port covert den lair nest abode dwelling habitat home homestead mansion palace castle fortress stronghold citadel sanctuary preserve reservation reserve nature reserve wildlife sanctuary bird sanctuary.

    Meaning of Sanctuary

    A place of safety or refuge.

    Definitions

    • A place of safety or refuge, especially one that is inviolable
    • A nature reserve or wildlife reserve, especially one that provides a refuge for endangered species
    • A place of worship, especially one that is dedicated to a particular deity or saint

    Etymology of Sanctuary

    The word "sanctuary" comes from the Old French "saintuaire", which is derived from the Latin "sanctuarium", meaning "a sacred place" or "a place of refuge"
    The Latin "sanctuarium" is derived from "sanctus", meaning "holy" or "sacred", and the suffix "-arium", which forms a noun indicating a place or a container
    The word "sanctuary" has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to a place of safety or refuge, and has also been used to refer to a place of worship or a nature reserve.

    Example Uses

    • The bird sanctuary was a haven for endangered species
    • The church provided a sanctuary for the homeless during the winter months
    • The national park was declared a wildlife sanctuary to protect the native wildlife

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    danger hazard risk threat peril menace insecurity vulnerability exposure susceptibility fragility weakness fragileness precariousness instability unsafety uncertainty doubt fear anxiety alarm apprehension fright terror dread.

    Related Nouns

    refuge asylum shelter haven retreat hideaway hideout bolthole safehouse sanctum hermitage seclusion solitude isolation quietude peacefulness calmness stillness serenity tranquility oasis harborage harbor port covert den lair nest abode dwelling habitat home homestead mansion palace castle fortress stronghold citadel.

    Related Verbs

    shelter hide conceal protect safeguard defend guard watch preserve reserve conserve save rescue asylum harbor refuge seclude isolate quiet calm still serene tranquil oasis harbor covert nest dwell inhabit reside live.

    Related Adjectives

    safe secure protected defended guarded watched preserved reserved conserved saved rescued secluded isolated quiet calm still serene tranquil peaceful peacefulness calmness stillness serenity tranquility holy sacred inviolable inviolate untouched unspoiled.