Sanctuary

/sˈɑːnktjuːəɹˌi/

/ˈsæŋktʃuˌɛɹi/

Sanctuary

an area for birds and animals to live and to be protected from dangerous conditions and being hunted

the area of a religious building that is considered as the most sacred

synonyms : bema

a shelter from danger or hardship

synonyms : asylum

a consecrated place where sacred objects are kept

Examples

1. The garden became a sanctuary for the spider, where it could construct its web undisturbed.

2. People from all over the world come to see the majestic elephants at the wildlife sanctuary.

3. The voice said sanctuary.

4. This sanctuary is short-lived.