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SANCTUARY Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word sanctuary. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word sanctuary. (close relations)
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refuge
nounn
noun

• a safe place

• something or someone turned to for assistance or security

• a shelter from danger or hardship

• act of turning to for assistance

asylum
nounn
noun

• a shelter from danger or hardship

• a hospital for mentally incompetent or unbalanced person

bema
nounn
noun

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

chancel
nounn
noun

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

haven
nounn
noun

• a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary

• a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo

presbytery
nounn
noun

• building reserved for the officiating clergy

shelter
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

• protective covering that provides protection from the weather

• the condition of being protected

• a way of organizing business to reduce the taxes it must pay on current earnings

• temporary housing for homeless or displaced persons

verb

• provide shelter for

• invest (money) so that it is not taxable

Best Hypernyms For SANCTUARY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for sanctuary, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (4)
area place property shelter

Alternatives for REFUGE

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