sanctuary — a place of refuge or safety; a sacred place; a nature reserve for wildlife
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a place of refuge or safety; a sacred place; a nature reserve for wildlife
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsæŋktʃueri/
Example Sentences
- My bedroom has become a sanctuary from my noisy roommates and their endless Netflix marathons.
- The national park serves as a sanctuary for endangered species.
- During exam season, the library becomes my sanctuary where I pretend to study while actually scrolling through social media.
sanctuary
NOUN[/ˈsæŋktʃueri/]
a place of refuge or safety; a sacred place; a nature reserve for wildlife
The injured birds found sanctuary in the wildlife rescue center.
The old church became a sanctuary for families seeking safety.
The travelers found sanctuary in a monastery and began their recovery.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'sanctuarium,' derived from 'sanctus' meaning 'holy' or 'sacred.' The word entered English through Old French and Medieval Latin, originally referring to the holy of holies in a Jewish temple, later expanding to mean any sacred or protected place.
Breakdown
sanctus (holy, sacred) + -arium (place, space) = sanctuary (a sacred or protected place)
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📝Examples
“My bedroom has become a sanctuary from my noisy roommates and their endless Netflix marathons.”
“The national park serves as a sanctuary for endangered species.”
“During exam season, the library becomes my sanctuary where I pretend to study while actually scrolling through social media.”
“The ancient temple was considered a sanctuary where no violence was allowed.”
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