sanctuary
1. a consecrated place where sacred objects are kept • Hypernyms: place, property • Hyponyms: holy of holies, sanctum sanctorum, Tabernacle 2. area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing • Syn: chancel, bema • Hypernyms: area • Part Holonyms: church, church building • Part Meronyms: choir 3. a shelter from danger or hardship • Syn: refuge, asylum • Hypernyms: shelter • Hyponyms: harbor, harbour, safehold, safe house
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