sanctuary plural
sanc·tu·ar·y
The plural form of sanctuary is sanctuaries
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- noun plural sanctuary a sacred or holy place. 1
- noun plural sanctuary Judaism. the Biblical tabernacle or the Temple in Jerusalem. the holy of holies of these places of worship. 1
- noun plural sanctuary an especially holy place in a temple or church. 1
- noun plural sanctuary the part of a church around the altar; the chancel. 1
- noun plural sanctuary a church or other sacred place where fugitives were formerly entitled to immunity from arrest. 1
- noun plural sanctuary immunity afforded by refuge in such a place. 1
- noun plural sanctuary any place of refuge; asylum. 1
- noun plural sanctuary a tract of land where birds and wildlife, especially those hunted for sport, can breed and take refuge in safety from hunters. 1