sanctuary

/ˈsæŋkt͡ʃuˌɛɹi/ sustantivo C1

En español: santuario

A place of safety, refuge, or protection. (countable, uncountable) · My car is a sanctuary, where none can disturb me except for people who cut me off.
An area set aside for protection. (countable, uncountable) · The bird sanctuary has strict restrictions on visitors so the birds aren't disturbed.
A state of being protected, asylum. (countable, uncountable) · The government granted sanctuary to the defector, protecting him from his former government.
The consecrated (or sacred) area of a church or temple around its tabernacle or altar. (countable, uncountable) · Near-synonym: chancel (broadly synonymous)

Plural sanctuaries

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De la biblioteca

Villefort, Franz, and a few near relatives alone entered the sanctuary.

The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 756 · C1

The ice rink became a sanctuary where my professional titles and accumulated achievements held absolutely no currency.

Embracing the Ice: The Unexpected Joy of Being a Beginner, p. 1 · C1

Proponents ardently contend that modern zoos are indispensable sanctuaries for global conservation, serving as the last bastion against the inexorable march of extinction.

The Conundrum of Captivity, p. 1 · C2

Consequently, a paradigm shift is currently underway, characterized by a growing preference for expansive wildlife sanctuaries and specialized rehabilitation centers.

The Conundrum of Captivity, p. 1 · C2

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