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sanctuary in Russian

sanctuary in Russian is прибе́жище, прию́т, убе́жище — sanctuary means a place of safety or refuge from danger or persecution.

sanctuary in Russian

прибе́жище
noun
Pronounced: pribezhishche
A place of safety, refuge, or protection.
прию́т
noun
Pronounced: priyut
A place of safety, refuge, or protection.
убе́жище
noun
Pronounced: ubezhishche
A place of safety, refuge, or protection.
зака́зник
noun
Pronounced: zakaznik
An area set aside for protection.
запове́дник
noun
Pronounced: zapovednik
An area set aside for protection.
резерва́ция
noun
Pronounced: rezervatsiya
An area set aside for protection.
убе́жище
noun
Pronounced: ubezhishche
A state of being protected, asylum.
алта́рь
noun
Pronounced: altar
The consecrated (or sacred) area of a church or temple around its tabernacle or altar.
святи́лище
noun
Pronounced: svyatilishche
The consecrated (or sacred) area of a church or temple around its tabernacle or altar.

What does "sanctuary" mean?

  1. noun A place of safety or refuge from danger or persecution.
    "The church offered sanctuary to families whose homes had flooded."
  2. noun An area set aside to protect wildlife or nature.
    "The island is a sanctuary for seabirds and seals."
  3. 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 Russian?
"sanctuary" in Russian is прибе́жище, прию́т, убе́жище. sanctuary means: A place of safety or refuge from danger or persecution.
How do you pronounce прибе́жище?
"sanctuary" in Russian is прибе́жище, pronounced "pribezhishche".
How do you use "sanctuary" in a sentence?
Example: "The church offered sanctuary to families whose homes had flooded." In Russian, "sanctuary" is прибе́жище, прию́т, убе́жище.
Are there other ways to say "sanctuary" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 8 translations listed for "sanctuary": прибе́жище, прию́т, убе́жище, зака́зник, запове́дник, резерва́ция.
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