sanctuary

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noun

sanc·tu·ary ˈsaŋ(k)-chə-ˌwer-ē How to pronounce sanctuary (audio)

plural sanctuaries

: a consecrated place: such as

: the ancient Hebrew temple at Jerusalem or its holy of holies

b(1)

: the most sacred part of a religious building (such as the part of a Christian church in which the altar is placed)

(2)

: the room in which general worship services are held

(3)

: a place (such as a church or a temple) for worship

a(1)

: a place of refuge and protection

(2)

: a refuge for wildlife where predators are controlled and hunting is illegal

: the immunity from law attached to a sanctuary

sanctuary

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adjective

: relating to or being a locality that provides limited cooperation to federal officials in the enforcement of immigration laws or policies

a sanctuary jurisdiction

sanctuary policies

… the executive order … designed to crack down on so-called "sanctuary cities," municipalities that do not comply with Immigration and Customs Enforcement … requests for assistance with identifying and deporting undocumented immigrants.

Euan McKirdy

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Historically, churches have been places where fugitives could seek at least temporary protection from the law. In Anglo-Saxon England, churches and churchyards generally provided 40 days of immunity, and neither the sheriffs nor the army would enter to seize the outlaw. But gradually the right of sanctuary was eroded. In 1486 sanctuary for the crime of treason was disallowed, and sanctuary for most other crimes was severely restricted by Henry VIII and later abolished. In the 1980s many U.S. churches provided sanctuary to political refugees from Central America, and the U.S. government mostly chose not to interfere. Today, wildlife sanctuaries provide protection for the species within its boundaries, and farm-animal sanctuaries now rescue livestock from abuse and starvation.

Example Sentences

Noun The house was a sanctuary for runaway teens. The refugees found sanctuary when they crossed the border. The sanctuary contains the altar of sacrifice.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Eventually, the county dropped the case rather than force the grieving family to appear in court, and Onion was sent to a rescue sanctuary in Colorado.

Hope Corrigan | The New York Times, The Week, 31 Aug. 2022 One such supporter is Todd Adams, a rancher in Vanderbilt who recently donated 24 bales to the sanctuary.

Richard A. Marini, San Antonio Express-News, 30 Aug. 2022 To donate to the sanctuary, go to roadtorefugeanimalsanctuary.com or patreon.com/roadtorefugeanimalsanctuary.

Pam Mcloughlin, Hartford Courant, 30 Aug. 2022 The push to move a coyote from its cage in a Cook County forest preserve to a wildlife sanctuary got a celebrity endorsement recently from comedian Ricky Gervais.

Robert Mccoppin, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2022 Fifteen big cats will eventually be sent to a sanctuary in South Africa.

Fox News, 12 Aug. 2022 San Casciano is a geothermal hub with forty hot springs, six connected to the thermal sanctuary.

Silvia Marchetti, CNN, 10 Aug. 2022 Eventually, the county dropped the case rather than force the grieving family to appear in court, and Onion was sent to a rescue sanctuary in Colorado.

BostonGlobe.com, 30 July 2022 Eventually, the county dropped the case rather than force the grieving family to appear in court, and Onion was sent to a rescue sanctuary in Colorado.

New York Times, 29 July 2022 See More

单词	sanctuary
释义	sanctuary 1 of 2 noun sanc·tu·ary ˈsaŋ(k)-chə-ˌwer-ē plural sanctuaries 1 : a consecrated place: such as a : the ancient Hebrew temple at Jerusalem or its holy of holies b(1) : the most sacred part of a religious building (such as the part of a Christian church in which the altar is placed) (2) : the room in which general worship services are held (3) : a place (such as a church or a temple) for worship 2 a(1) : a place of refuge and protection (2) : a refuge for wildlife where predators are controlled and hunting is illegal b : the immunity from law attached to a sanctuary sanctuary 2 of 2 adjective US : relating to or being a locality that provides limited cooperation to federal officials in the enforcement of immigration laws or policies a sanctuary jurisdiction sanctuary policies … the executive order … designed to crack down on so-called "sanctuary cities," municipalities that do not comply with Immigration and Customs Enforcement … requests for assistance with identifying and deporting undocumented immigrants. Euan McKirdy Did you know? Historically, churches have been places where fugitives could seek at least temporary protection from the law. In Anglo-Saxon England, churches and churchyards generally provided 40 days of immunity, and neither the sheriffs nor the army would enter to seize the outlaw. But gradually the right of sanctuary was eroded. In 1486 sanctuary for the crime of treason was disallowed, and sanctuary for most other crimes was severely restricted by Henry VIII and later abolished. In the 1980s many U.S. churches provided sanctuary to political refugees from Central America, and the U.S. government mostly chose not to interfere. Today, wildlife sanctuaries provide protection for the species within its boundaries, and farm-animal sanctuaries now rescue livestock from abuse and starvation. Synonyms Noun sanctum shrine See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun The house was a sanctuary for runaway teens. The refugees found sanctuary when they crossed the border. The sanctuary contains the altar of sacrifice. Recent Examples on the Web Noun Eventually, the county dropped the case rather than force the grieving family to appear in court, and Onion was sent to a rescue sanctuary in Colorado. Hope Corrigan \| The New York Times, The Week, 31 Aug. 2022 One such supporter is Todd Adams, a rancher in Vanderbilt who recently donated 24 bales to the sanctuary. Richard A. Marini, San Antonio Express-News, 30 Aug. 2022 To donate to the sanctuary, go to roadtorefugeanimalsanctuary.com or patreon.com/roadtorefugeanimalsanctuary. Pam Mcloughlin, Hartford Courant, 30 Aug. 2022 The push to move a coyote from its cage in a Cook County forest preserve to a wildlife sanctuary got a celebrity endorsement recently from comedian Ricky Gervais. Robert Mccoppin, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2022 Fifteen big cats will eventually be sent to a sanctuary in South Africa. Fox News, 12 Aug. 2022 San Casciano is a geothermal hub with forty hot springs, six connected to the thermal sanctuary. Silvia Marchetti, CNN, 10 Aug. 2022 Eventually, the county dropped the case rather than force the grieving family to appear in court, and Onion was sent to a rescue sanctuary in Colorado. BostonGlobe.com, 30 July 2022 Eventually, the county dropped the case rather than force the grieving family to appear in court, and Onion was sent to a rescue sanctuary in Colorado. New York Times, 29 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English seintuarie, sanctuarie, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin sanctuarium, from Latin sanctus First Known Use Noun 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Adjective 1985, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing sanctuary sanctuary cities sanctuary cities Kids Definition sanctuary noun sanc·tu·ary ˈsaŋk-chə-ˌwer-ē plural sanctuaries 1 : a holy or sacred place 2 : a building or room for religious worship 3 : a place that provides safety or protection a wildlife sanctuary 4 : the protection from danger or a difficult situation that is provided by a safe place sanctuary noun 1 as in shrine a place that is considered sacred (as within a religion) by law, anyone who sought refuge in a religious sanctuary was safe from arrest by the civil authorities Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance shrine sanctum reliquary martyry 2 as in refuge something (as a building) that offers cover from the weather or protection from danger the marshland has been set aside as a sanctuary for shorebirds along that section of the coast Synonyms & Similar Words refuge shelter retreat haven residence asylum sanctum oasis harbor hideout abode bolt-hole lodging harborage housing dwelling house rest fortress stronghold port hideaway cloister anchorage habitation domicile place quarters mooring roof den hermitage fort castle lair screen closet covert shed cover pad redoubt lodgment diggings palisade lee windbreak lodgement fastness lean-to
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sanctuary

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