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Definition of Sanctuaries

Sanctuaries
Sanctuary Sanc"tu*a*ry, n.; pl. Sanctuaries. [OE. seintuarie, OF. saintuaire, F. sanctuaire, fr. L. sanctuarium, from sanctus sacred, holy. See Saint.] A sacred place; a consecrated spot; a holy and inviolable site. Hence, specifically: (a) The most retired part of the temple at Jerusalem, called the Holy of Holies, in which was kept the ark of the covenant, and into which no person was permitted to enter except the high priest, and he only once a year, to intercede for the people; also, the most sacred part of the tabernacle; also, the temple at Jerusalem. (b) (Arch.) The most sacred part of any religious building, esp. that part of a Christian church in which the altar is placed. (c) A house consecrated to the worship of God; a place where divine service is performed; a church, temple, or other place of worship. (d) A sacred and inviolable asylum; a place of refuge and protection; shelter; refuge; protection. These laws, whoever made them, bestowed on temples the privilege of sanctuary. --Milton. The admirable works of painting were made fuel for the fire; but some relics of it took sanctuary under ground, and escaped the common destiny. --Dryden.

Meaning of Sanctuaries from wikipedia

- animal sanctuary is a facility where animals are brought to live and be protected for the rest of their lives. Unlike animal shelters, sanctuaries maintain...
- India. Wildlife sanctuaries of India, are classified as IUCN Category IV protected areas. As of March 2025,[update] 573 wildlife sanctuaries have been established...
- animal sanctuaries determined by the species of the residents: companion animal sanctuaries, wildlife sanctuaries, exotic animal sanctuaries, farmed...
- of wildlife sanctuaries in ****stan recognized by IUCN. Argam Basti Wildlife Sanctuary Astore Wildlife Sanctuary Bajwat Wildlife Sanctuary Baltistan Wildlife...
- Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act and is currently administered by the National Ocean Service through the National Marine Sanctuaries Act (NMSA). While...
- Look up sanctuary in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. A sanctuary is a place of safety. Sanctuary or The Sanctuary or Sanctuaries may also refer to: Sanctuary...
- The Turkic Sanctuaries of Merke (Kazakh: Мерке түрік ордасы, romanized: Merke türik ordası) are located in southern Kazakhstan, roughly 37 km south of...
- Bird sanctuaries are nature facilities that advocate the conservation of various species of birds and their natural habitats while promoting rehabilitation...
- This is a list of notable animal sanctuaries from around the world. This list contains only sanctuaries who have their own articles within Wikipedia, or...
- Bird Sanctuaries in Alberta. There are seven Migratory Bird Sanctuaries in British Columbia. Currently there are no Migratory Bird Sanctuaries in the...