sanctuary in Greek
sanctuary in Greek is καταφύγιο, άσυλο, ιερό — sanctuary means a place of safety or refuge from danger or persecution.
sanctuary in Greek
καταφύγιο
Pronounced: katafygio
άσυλο
Pronounced: asylo
A state of being protected, asylum.
ιερό
Pronounced: iero
The consecrated (or sacred) area of a church or temple around its tabernacle or altar.
άδυτο
Pronounced: adyto
The consecrated (or sacred) area of a church or temple around its tabernacle or altar.
What does "sanctuary" mean?
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noun A place of safety or refuge from danger or persecution.
"The refugees found sanctuary in a neighbouring country."
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noun An area set aside to protect wildlife or nature.
"The wounded eagle was taken to a bird sanctuary to recover."
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noun The sacred, central part of a church or temple around the altar.
"Only the priest was allowed near the sanctuary during the ritual."
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sanctuary in a sentence
- The refugees found sanctuary in a neighbouring country.
- The wounded eagle was taken to a bird sanctuary to recover.
- Only the priest was allowed near the sanctuary during the ritual.
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What is "sanctuary" in Greek?
"sanctuary" in Greek is καταφύγιο, άσυλο, ιερό. sanctuary means: A place of safety or refuge from danger or persecution.
How do you pronounce καταφύγιο?
"sanctuary" in Greek is καταφύγιο, pronounced "katafygio".
How do you use "sanctuary" in a sentence?
Example: "The refugees found sanctuary in a neighbouring country." In Greek, "sanctuary" is καταφύγιο, άσυλο, ιερό.
Are there other ways to say "sanctuary" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 4 translations listed for "sanctuary": καταφύγιο, άσυλο, ιερό, άδυτο.
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