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sanctuary
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sanctuary in WordNet English dictionary
noun
a shelter from danger or hardship
refuge
sanctuary
asylum
area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing
chancel
sanctuary
bema
a consecrated place where sacred objects are kept
sanctuary
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