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sanctuary

/ˈsæŋktʃueri/
sanc · tu · ar · y ˈsæŋk · tʃu · er · i
English Definition
n. safe place, holy place
中文释义
避难所，圣地
Significado en Español
santuario, refugio
한국어 뜻
성역, 피난처
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
nơi ẩn náu, thánh địa
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Example Sentence

The church was a sanctuary.

教堂是避难所。

Synonyms
refuge haven
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
sanct(divine)+uary(place)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “sanctuary” as used in the sentence: “After the long journey, they finally found a sanctuary where they could rest and feel safe.”

  1. A Refuge
  2. B Chaos
  3. C Arena
  4. D Market
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A — Refuge. “sanctuary” means n. safe place, holy place

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The old stone church served as a ______ for travelers during the war.

  1. A battlefield
  2. B sanctuary
  3. C prison
  4. D trap
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B — sanctuary. “sanctuary” means n. safe place, holy place

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Common questions about “sanctuary”

What does “sanctuary” mean?

sanctuary — n. safe place, holy place. In Chinese: 避难所，圣地.

How do you pronounce “sanctuary”?

sanctuary is pronounced /ˈsæŋktʃueri/. It breaks into 4 syllables: sanc · tu · ar · y.

How do you use “sanctuary” in a sentence?

The church was a sanctuary. (教堂是避难所。)

What are synonyms for “sanctuary”?

refuge, haven — all close in meaning to sanctuary (n. safe place, holy place).

Is “sanctuary” an ISEE Lower-level word?

Yes. sanctuary appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “sanctuary”?

sanct(divine)+uary(place)

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