Synonyms for sanctuary
ˈsæŋk tʃuˌɛr isanc·tu·a·ry

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1. sanctuarynoun

   Synonyms:
   zoar, presbytery, refuge, haven

2. sanctuarynoun

   A place of safety, refuge or protection.

   My car is a sanctuary, where none can disturb me except for people who cut me off.

   Synonyms:
   presbytery, haven, zoar, refuge

3. sanctuarynoun

   An area set aside for protection.

   The bird sanctuary has strict restrictions on visitors so the birds aren't disturbed.

   Synonyms:
   presbytery, refuge, zoar, haven

4. sanctuarynoun

   A state of being protected, asylum.

   The government granted sanctuary to the defector, protecting him from his former government.

   Synonyms:
   zoar, refuge, haven, presbytery

5. sanctuarynoun

   The consecrated (or sacred) area of a church or temple around its tabernacle or altar.

   Synonyms:
   refuge, haven, presbytery, zoar

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:3.1 / 12 votes

1. sanctuary

   Synonyms:
   shrine, adytum, asyurn, refuge, security, protection, inviolability

   Antonyms:
   pitfall, trap, snare, betrayal, violation, extradition

Princeton's WordNetRate these synonyms:2.3 / 8 votes

1. sanctuarynoun

   a consecrated place where sacred objects are kept

   Synonyms:
   bema, chancel, asylum, refuge

2. refuge, sanctuary, asylumnoun

   a shelter from danger or hardship

   Synonyms:
   insane asylum, chancel, resort, mental institution, asylum, mental hospital, bema, institution, recourse, refuge, psychiatric hospital, mental home, safety

3. chancel, sanctuary, bemanoun

   area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing

   Synonyms:
   bema, chancel, asylum, refuge

Matched Categories

1. • Area
   • Place
   • Shelter

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. sanctuarynoun

   Synonyms:
   sacred or holy place, consecrated spot, holy ground, SANCTUM SANCTORUM, holy of holies

2. sanctuarynoun

   Synonyms:
   temple, church, place of worship, consecrated building

3. sanctuarynoun

   Synonyms:
   asylum, refuge, shelter

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1. sanctuarynoun

   Synonyms:
   shrine, sanctum, adytum, holy of holies, church, temple

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1. List of paraphrases for "sanctuary":

   refuge, shrine, haven, shelter, sanctum, sanctuaries, refugium, refugia, asylum, al-haram, jubail, shelters

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1. Greg Abbott:

   I was proud last night to sign this law ... What it means is that no county, no city, no governmental body in the state of Texas can adopt any policy that provides sanctuary, and second, what it means, is that law enforcement officials, such as sheriffs, are going to be required to comply with ICE detainer requests.

2. New Jersey:

   It's the liberal policies in this city that have led to the lawlessness that has been encouraged by the President of the United States, sanctuary cities across the country, where if you are mayor, you don't want to enforce the immigration law? Eh, don't bother. Because the President doesn't like those laws.

3. President Trump:

   Each of you has bravely resisted California’s deadly and unconstitutional sanctuary state laws, you’ve gone through a lot, too, although it’s become quite popular what you do.

4. Kealoha Pisciotta:

   It is the burial grounds of some of our most sacred and revered ancestors, it is a place where we go for sanctuary and release from the world around us, and it is also the home of our god.

5. Eric Lycan:

   The Rubio campaign convinced one station that his Gang of Eight amnesty bill, which turned a blind eye to sanctuary cities and allowed them to continue to flout the law, is somehow different from actively supporting them, this was a Friday afternoon ploy to keep South Carolina voters from hearing the message about Rubio's disastrous record on border security.