Sanctuary

Definition:

  • (n.) A sacred place; a consecrated spot; a holy and inviolable site.
  • (n.) The most retired part of the temple at Jerusalem, called the Holy of Holies, in which was kept the ark of the covenant, and into which no person was permitted to enter except the high priest, and he only once a year, to intercede for the people; also, the most sacred part of the tabernacle; also, the temple at Jerusalem.
  • (n.) The most sacred part of any religious building, esp. that part of a Christian church in which the altar is placed.
  • (n.) A house consecrated to the worship of God; a place where divine service is performed; a church, temple, or other place of worship.
  • (n.) A sacred and inviolable asylum; a place of refuge and protection; shelter; refuge; protection.

Compare sanctuary with other words:

parish vs. sanctuary

ridiculous vs. sanctuary

reserve vs. sanctuary

aviary vs. sanctuary

haikal vs. sanctuary

sanctuarize vs. sanctuary

alter vs. sanctuary

narthex vs. sanctuary

chapel vs. sanctuary

relaxation vs. sanctuary

retreat vs. sanctuary

frithstool vs. sanctuary

halidom vs. sanctuary

sacrarium vs. sanctuary

adytum vs. sanctuary

penetralia vs. sanctuary

chancel vs. sanctuary

refugee vs. sanctuary

sanctuary vs. sanctum

sanctuary vs. shelter

sanctuary vs. zoar

presbytery vs. sanctuary

altar vs. sanctuary

sanctuary vs. tabernacle

sanctuary vs. temple

sacred vs. sanctuary

consecrated vs. sanctuary

haven vs. sanctuary

refuge vs. sanctuary

quire vs. sanctuary

sanctuary vs. shrine

asylum vs. sanctuary

church vs. sanctuary