sanctuary
Noun
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subtypes:
- holy of holies, sanctum sanctorum - (Judaism) sanctuary comprised of the innermost chamber of the Tabernacle in the temple of Solomon where the Ark of the Covenant was kept
- tabernacle - (Judaism) a portable sanctuary in which the Jews carried the Ark of the Covenant on their exodus
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is a type of: shelter - a structure that provides privacy and protection from dangersubtypes:
- harbor, harbour - a place of refuge and comfort and security
- safehold - a refuge from attack
- safe house - a house used as a hiding place or refuge by members of certain organizations
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is a type of: area - a part of a structure having some specific characteristic or functionhas: choir - the area occupied by singers; the part of the chancel between sanctuary and naveis a part of: church, church building - a place for public (especially Christian) worship
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