sanctuary

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.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее место убежища, безопасности или защиты, часто связанное с религиозным или священным контекстом, или специально отведённая территория, где дикие животные или люди могут найти укрытие от опасности или невзгод.esSustantivo que designa un lugar de refugio, seguridad o protección, a menudo asociado con un contexto religioso o sagrado, o un área reservada donde animales salvajes o personas pueden hallar amparo frente al peligro o la adversidad.frNom désignant un lieu de refuge, de sécurité ou de protection, souvent associé à un contexte religieux ou sacré, ou une zone spécialement réservée où des animaux sauvages ou des personnes peuvent trouver un abri contre le danger ou l'adversité.deSubstantiv, 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.ptSubstantivo que designa um lugar de refúgio, segurança ou proteção, frequentemente associado a um contexto religioso ou sagrado, ou uma área especialmente reservada onde animais selvagens ou pessoas podem encontrar abrigo contra perigo ou adversidade.zh名词，指提供庇护、安全或保护的地方，常与宗教或神圣语境相关；也可指为野生动物或人们躲避危险或困境而专门划定的保护区。arاسم يدل على مكان يوفر الأمن والحماية، وغالبًا ما يرتبط بسياق ديني أو مقدس، أو منطقة مخصصة تجد فيها الحيوانات البرية أو البشر ملجأ من الخطر أو الشدائد.

1. Sacred or consecrated place B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruСвятилищеessantuariofrsanctuairedeHeiligtumptSantuáriozh圣所arمحراب مقدس

   Синонимы: holy of holiesholy placesanctumsanctum sanctorumshrinetabernacletemple

2. Place of refuge or safety B1 formal

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

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

   ruУбежищеeslugar de refugio o asilofrLieu de refuge ou de sécuritédeZufluchtsortptRefúgiozh避难所arملاذ

   Синонимы: asylumharborhavenrefugeretreatshelter

   Антонимы: dangerexposurehazardperil

3. Area around the altar B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruАлтарная частьesPresbiteriofrSanctuaire (autour de l'autel)deAltarraumptCapela-morzh圣所arالمذبح

   Синонимы: chancelpresbytery

• sanctuaries plural form
• sanctuaries' possessive plural form
• sanctuary's possessive singular form