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sanctuary

/ˈsæŋktʃuˌɛri/ /ˈsɑːŋktjuːəri/
noun
  1. 1
    sığınak, sığınmacountable or uncountable

    Safety and protection, or a safe and peaceful place.

    • They found sanctuary in the old church.
      Eski kilisede sığınacak bir yer buldular.
    • His garden is a quiet sanctuary away from the busy city.
      Bahçesi kalabalık şehirden uzak, sakin bir sığınak.
  2. 2
    koruma alanı, yaban hayatı koruma alanıcountable Environment

    An area where wild animals or birds are protected.

    • The wildlife sanctuary protects endangered species.
      Yaban hayatı koruma alanı nesli tükenmekte olan türleri korur.
    • We visited a bird sanctuary near the lake.
      Gölün yakınındaki bir kuş koruma alanını ziyaret ettik.
  3. 3
    kutsal mekân, mabetcountable Religion

    A holy place, or the most holy part of a religious building.

    • Visitors must remove their shoes before entering the sanctuary.
      Ziyaretçiler kutsal mekâna girmeden önce ayakkabılarını çıkarmalıdır.
    • The ancient sanctuary was dedicated to a sea god.
      Antik mabet bir deniz tanrısına adanmıştı.

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Collocations

wildlife sanctuarybird sanctuaryseek sanctuaryfind sanctuarya sanctuary for

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