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sanctuary (EN)
sostantivo

sostantivo “sanctuary”

sing. sanctuary, pl. sanctuaries o non num.
  1. rifugio
    During the storm, the family found sanctuary in the basement, safe from the howling winds outside.
  2. riserva naturale
    The wildlife sanctuary provides a safe haven for endangered species to live without the threat of poaching or habitat destruction.
  3. santuario (in contesto religioso, riferito alla parte più sacra di una chiesa)
    The priest led the congregation into the sanctuary where the golden altar stood as a focal point for their prayers.