Sanctuary

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A sanctuary is a place of refuge or safety—somewhere protected from harm or pursuit.

Originally a holy place where fugitives were immune from arrest, the term now applies broadly: a wildlife sanctuary protects animals, a sanctuary city limits cooperation with immigration enforcement.

The word also denotes the holiest part of a church or temple.

The garden became her sanctuary from daily stress.

refuge

shelter

Protected place or structure

havenShelter from danger
asylumShelter from persecution
safetyFreedom from harm

protection · escape · retreat · hideaway · safe house · harbor · fugitive · hiding · respite · solace

religious

temple

Sacred worship structure

churchPlace of Christian worship
altarSacred ritual table
chapelSmall worship room

shrine · holy · mosque · tabernacle · cathedral · nave · synagogue · gurdwara · priest · worship

legal

immunity

Protected from harm

protectionGuarding against harm
asylumShelter from persecution
fugitiveOne fleeing authorities

church · medieval · diplomatic · extradition · harboring · outlaws · refuge · city of refuge · ancient · customs

psychological

peace

Freedom from disturbance

calmFree from agitation
serenityUndisturbed mental quietude
tranquilityUndisturbed peacefulness

solitude · meditation · quiet · stillness · comfort · restoration · healing · mindfulness · escape · recharge

wildlife

reserve

Supply kept back

conservationPreventing waste or loss
habitatOrganism's natural environment
rehabilitationRecovery from injury/addiction

endangered · rescue · protected · preserve · elephants · primates · marine · wetland · birds · species

Sanctuary

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immunity

peace

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