sanctuary
A safe place where people or animals are protected from danger or trouble. It is also a quiet, peaceful place where you can feel calm and relaxed.
Examples
3 of 5The birds live in a nature sanctuary.
The birds live in a protected area for wildlife.
The government created a sanctuary for the rare tigers.
The state made a safe zone for the rare tigers.
My room is my sanctuary after a long day.
My room is my peaceful place after a long day.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Sanctuary starts with 'S' just like 'Safe'. Think of a Safe Place.
Quick Quiz
The elephant was rescued and taken to a wildlife ____.
Correct!
The correct answer is: sanctuary
Examples
The birds live in a nature sanctuary.
everydayThe birds live in a protected area for wildlife.
The government created a sanctuary for the rare tigers.
formalThe state made a safe zone for the rare tigers.
My room is my sanctuary after a long day.
informalMy room is my peaceful place after a long day.
The forest acts as a sanctuary for many different species.
academicThe forest serves as a safe habitat for many kinds of animals.
The company garden provides a sanctuary for stressed workers.
businessThe office garden offers a quiet place for stressed staff.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
inner sanctuary
a very private or holy place
find sanctuary
to reach a safe location
tax sanctuary
a place to avoid paying high taxes (more commonly called a tax haven)
Often Confused With
Sanctity means being holy or sacred, while sanctuary is the physical safe place.
Asylum is often used for legal/political protection, whereas sanctuary is more common for nature and general peace.
Usage Notes
Use 'sanctuary' when you want to emphasize safety from harm or a deep sense of peace. It is very common in the context of animal conservation.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use 'sanctuary' to mean just any park, but it must be a place specifically for protection.
Memory Tip
Sanctuary starts with 'S' just like 'Safe'. Think of a Safe Place.
Word Origin
From the Latin word 'sanctuarium', which means a container for holy things or a sacred place.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In history, people could go to a church to find sanctuary from the law because churches were considered holy ground.
Quick Quiz
The elephant was rescued and taken to a wildlife ____.
Correct!
The correct answer is: sanctuary
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