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Meanings of sanctuary in English

Portuguese
guarida
Catalan
asil
Spanish
santuario

A place of safety, refuge or protection.

        guarida
        Spanish
        santuario católico

        Shrine of the Catholic Church.

              santuario católico

              The area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing.

                    Usage of sanctuary in English
                    1
                    Millions have fled Middle Eastern trouble spots seeking sanctuary in Western Europe.
                    News.com.au
                    2
                    Later, when the current lessened, water filled the sanctuary; the animals drowned.
                    Rising tide: the great mississippi flood of 1927 and how it chan...
                    3
                    We may decide for example to set those up as sanctuary areas.
                    Radio NZ
                    4
                    New sanctuary laws protecting immigrants went into effect in California in January.
                    The Guardian
                    5
                    And there were two doors in the temple, and in the sanctuary.
                    The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Old Testament — Part 2
                    6
                    The sanctuary is also looking to fishing companies to lend a hand.
                    Radio NZ
                    7
                    We don't want them taking sanctuary; we want them out there fighting!'
                    The skein of lament
                    8
                    In both, the sanctuary is square and stands clear in the centre.
                    The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia, Volume 1 of 28
                    9
                    Because Turkey offers sanctuary but no permanent residency, refugees cannot work legally.
                    The Guardian
                    10
                    Neither Bieber nor his representatives have contacted the animal sanctuary, officials say.
                    The Guardian
                    11
                    Be advised, seek safety in the sanctuary; peril cannot reach us there.
                    The Days of Bruce: A Story from Scottish History. Vol. 1
                    12
                    And serve ye in the sanctuary by the families and companies of
                    The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Old Testament — Part 1
                    13
                    Not my idea of a sanctuary, but Griffiths does quite a business.
                    King Rat
                    14
                    In the background, in a large and lofty cell, is the sanctuary.
                    A Woman's Journey Round the World / From Vienna to Brazil, Chili...
                    15
                    Critics said the pact created a sanctuary for militants in North Waziristan.
                    Reuters
                    16
                    We believe that Cael plans to strike the Raintree sanctuary very soon.
                    Sanctuary
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