sanctuary in Latin
sanctuary in Latin is tūtum, fanum, sacrarium — sanctuary means a place of safety or refuge from danger or persecution.
sanctuary in Latin
tūtum
A place of safety, refuge, or protection.
fanum
An area set aside for protection.
sacrarium
An area set aside for protection.
fanum
A state of being protected, asylum.
sacrarium
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 church offered sanctuary to families whose homes had flooded."
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noun An area set aside to protect wildlife or nature.
"The island is a sanctuary for seabirds and seals."
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noun The sacred, central part of a church or temple around the altar.
"The choir sang from the steps leading up to the sanctuary."
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sanctuary in a sentence
- The church offered sanctuary to families whose homes had flooded.
- The quiet garden was her sanctuary after a busy day.
- The island is a sanctuary for seabirds and seals.
- Volunteers work at the sanctuary, caring for rescued donkeys.
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What is "sanctuary" in Latin?
"sanctuary" in Latin is tūtum, fanum, sacrarium. sanctuary means: A place of safety or refuge from danger or persecution.
How do you use "sanctuary" in a sentence?
Example: "The church offered sanctuary to families whose homes had flooded." In Latin, "sanctuary" is tūtum, fanum, sacrarium.
Are there other ways to say "sanctuary" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 3 translations listed for "sanctuary": tūtum, fanum, sacrarium.
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