sanctuary (EN)
substantiv

substantiv “sanctuary”

sg. sanctuary, pl. sanctuaries or uncountable
  1. tilfluktssted
    During the storm, the family found sanctuary in the basement, safe from the howling winds outside.
  2. viltreservat (eller naturreservat når det gjelder naturressurser)
    The wildlife sanctuary provides a safe haven for endangered species to live without the threat of poaching or habitat destruction.
  3. alterområdet (eller helligdom når det refereres til den hellige delen generelt)
    The priest led the congregation into the sanctuary where the golden altar stood as a focal point for their prayers.