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sanctuary

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﹒A place of refuge or safety.

﹒A nature reserve where animals are protected from hunting or harm.

﹒The most sacred part of a religious building, such as the area around an altar.

Examples

﹒The dense forest served as a quiet sanctuary for the endangered birds.

﹒After a long and stressful day, she found her sanctuary in the peaceful garden.

﹒The local church offered sanctuary to those fleeing the conflict in the city.

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