sanctuary

• Substantiv, das einen Ort der Zuflucht, Sicherheit oder des Schutzes bezeichnet, oft mit religiösem oder heiligem Kontext, oder ein speziell ausgewiesenes Gebiet, in dem wilde Tiere oder Menschen Schutz vor Gefahr oder Not finden können.

A noun referring to a place of refuge, safety, or protection, often associated with religious or sacred contexts, or a designated area where wildlife or people can find shelter from danger or hardship.

1. Sacred or consecrated placeB2formal

   A consecrated area, often within a church or temple, where sacred objects are kept and religious ceremonies are performed.

   Heiligtum

   • The priest entered the sanctuary to prepare the altar.
   • Ancient relics were stored in the sanctuary of the temple.
   • Only clergy are allowed into the inner sanctuary.

   Synonymeholy of holiesholy placesanctumsanctum sanctorumshrinetabernacletemple

2. Place of refuge or safetyB1formal

   A place that provides shelter and protection from danger, hardship, or persecution.

   Zufluchtsort

   • The wildlife sanctuary protects endangered species.
   • They sought sanctuary in the embassy during the conflict.
   • The orphanage served as a sanctuary for abandoned children.

   Synonymeasylumharborhavenrefugeretreatshelter

   Antonymedangerexposurehazardperil

3. Area around the altarB2formal

   The area in a church around the altar, often enclosed by a railing or lattice, reserved for the clergy and choir.

   Altarraum

   • The choir stood in the sanctuary during the hymn.
   • The altar is located in the sanctuary at the front of the church.
   • A wooden railing separates the sanctuary from the nave.

   Synonymechancelpresbytery