sanctuary

The word “sanctuary” has 4 syllables: sanct-u-ar-y

It's pronounced as /ˈsæŋktʃuˌɛri/


What is synonym and antonym for sanctuary?

In the thesaurus, “sanctuary” has 74 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for sanctuary along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for sanctuary

  • abode
  • altar
  • anchorage
  • asylum
  • bolt-hole
  • castle
  • chancel
  • church
  • cloister
  • closet
  • conservation area
  • convent
  • cover
  • covert
  • defense
  • den
  • diggings
  • domicile
  • dwelling
  • fastness
  • fort
  • fortress
  • game refuge
  • habitation
  • harbor
  • harborage
  • haven
  • hermitage
  • hideaway
  • hideout
  • hole
  • holy place
  • house
  • housing
  • ivory tower
  • lair
  • lean-to
  • lee
  • lodgement
  • lodging
  • lodgment
  • martyry
  • mooring
  • national park
  • nature preserve
  • oasis
  • pad
  • palisade
  • park
  • place
  • port
  • preserve
  • protection
  • quarters
  • redoubt
  • refuge
  • reliquary
  • reserve
  • residence
  • resort
  • rest
  • retreat
  • roof
  • safe house
  • sanctorium
  • sanctum
  • screen
  • shed
  • shelter
  • shield
  • shrine
  • stronghold
  • temple
  • windbreak

Meanings of sanctuary

  • noun
    1. A place of safety, refuge or protection.
    2. An area set aside for protection.
    3. A state of being protected, asylum.
    4. The consecrated (or sacred) area of a church or temple around its tabernacle or altar.

Example Sentences

  • Sanctuary provides a safe haven for endangered species in their natural habitat.
  • After a long day at work, her garden became her sanctuary, where she could relax and unwind.
  • The ancient temple served as a sanctuary for worshippers seeking solace and guidance.
  • The library was his sanctuary, a place where he could escape into the world of books.
  • The refugee camp offered a sanctuary to those fleeing war and persecution in their home countries.

On this page you'll find 74 synonyms or another words to sanctuary, such as: abode, altar, anchorage, asylum, bolt-hole, castle, chancel.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

oasis

  • abode
  • anchorage
  • asylum
  • bolt-hole
  • castle
  • cloister
  • closet
  • cover
  • covert
  • den
  • diggings
  • domicile
  • dwelling
  • escape
  • fastness
  • fort
  • fortress
  • fountain
  • habitation
  • harbor
  • harborage
  • haven
  • hermitage
  • hideaway
  • hideout
  • house
  • housing
  • lair
  • lean-to
  • lee
  • lodgement
  • lodging
  • lodgment
  • mooring
  • pad
  • palisade
  • place
  • port
  • quarters
  • redoubt
  • refuge
  • residence
  • rest
  • resting place
  • retreat
  • roof
  • safe place
  • sanctuary
  • sanctum
  • screen
  • shed
  • shelter
  • stronghold
  • watering hole
  • well
  • wellspring
  • windbreak

pagoda

safeness

  • aegis
  • agreement
  • armament
  • armor
  • assurance
  • asylum
  • bail
  • bond
  • care
  • collateral
  • compact
  • contract
  • covenant
  • cover
  • custody
  • defense
  • earnest
  • egis
  • freedom
  • guarantee
  • guard
  • guardianship
  • harbor
  • haven
  • immunity
  • impregnability
  • impregnableness
  • insurance
  • invincibility
  • invincibleness
  • inviolability
  • inviolableness
  • invulnerability
  • invulnerableness
  • pact
  • pawn
  • pledge
  • precaution
  • preservation
  • promise
  • protection
  • refuge
  • retreat
  • safeguard
  • safekeeping
  • safety
  • safety measure
  • salvation
  • sanctuary
  • screen
  • security
  • shelter
  • shield
  • surety
  • surveillance
  • token
  • ward
  • warrant

safety

tabernacle

  • abbey
  • bethel
  • cathedral
  • chapel
  • church
  • habitation
  • house of prayer
  • kirk
  • meetinghouse
  • minster
  • mission
  • mosque
  • niche
  • oratory
  • pagoda
  • reliquary
  • sanctuary
  • shelter
  • shrine
  • shul
  • synagog
  • synagogue
  • temple
  • tent

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