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    [Noun]  | "sanc*tu*ary" | \ ˈsaŋ(k)-chə-ˌwer-ē \


    1: a consecrated place: such as

    2: the ancient Hebrew temple at Jerusalem or its holy of holies

    3: the most sacred part of a religious building (such as the part of a Christian church in which the altar is placed)


    Origin: 14th century ;

     Middle English seintuarie, sanctuarie, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin sanctuarium, from Latin sanctus;

    [Adjective]  | "sanctuary" 


    1: relating to or being a locality that provides limited cooperation to federal officials in the enforcement of immigration laws or policies


    Origin: 1985 ;

    [Noun]  | "sanctuary" 


    1: a place that is considered sacred (as within a religion);


      * e.g., " ... by law, anyone who sought refuge in a religious sanctuary was safe from arrest by the civil authorities "



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    2: something (as a building) that offers cover from the weather or protection from danger;


      * e.g., " ... the marshland has been set aside as a sanctuary for shorebirds along that section of the coast "



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     [ "sanctuary" ]

    1: a small safe place in a troubling world

      * e.g.,  ... "where is she?" "in her sanctuary, crying" 

     [ "Sanctuarious" ]

    1: Having the quality of a sanctuary.

      * e.g.,  ... That temple in India was very sanctuarious. I've never felt so peaceful 

     [ "Sanctuary" ]

    1: What you call the bathroom when you have to go in public, especially if you have to go number You call it a sanctuary because it keeps you safe while you do your buisness. The term was popularized by Marc Elliot, a public speaker with tourettes and an intestinal problem, when his friends came up with a nickname for his special place. Can be a noun or verb, and called sanctuary, sanc, or sancing.

      * e.g.,  ... noun- "Brb, I need to visit the sanctuary." verb- "I really have to go sanctuary, can you point me to the nearest restroom?" 

     [ "Sanctuary" ]

    1: A masterpiece written and sung by Joji (George Miller). Deadass, the best song I've ever heard in my life. No lie, he has the biggest dick in the world.

      * e.g.,  ... "Have you listened to Sanctuary yet?" "Yes, I would suck that man's dick any day." "With consent tho, right?" "Of course, I don't suck penis willy nilly!!" 

     [ "Sanctuary" ]

    1: A sactuary is a place of refuge and protection. It dosnt even have to be a place it could be someone that makes you fell safe and protected.

      * e.g.,  ... Scott when im around you and you hold me tight within your arms i feel safe like your my sanctuary. 

     [ "Sanctuary" ]

    1: This is sanctuary from the evil of this dictionary. You may use it as you like.

      * e.g.,  ... Guy 1: Thank you for this sanctuary. Me: You are welcome 

     [ "Sanctuary" ]

    1: Best damn show on television. Features the supermegafoxyawesomehot Amanda Tapping as HBIC Dr. Helen Magnus, and is about her and her team being kick ass. The Sanctuary team also includes Will Zimmerman (the ever-pantless Robin Dunne aka Throbin Bum), Henry Foss (Ryan RyRo Robbins), Kate Freelander (Agam Darshi, the Indian goddess of I'm-freaking-gorgeous). So basically, Magnus and the like live in this huge, fantastic, castle known as the Sanctuary. The Sanctuary is also home to what the team lovingly refer to as abnormals. Abnormals are basically any type of creatures not found in nature or cooler versions of X-Men.

      * e.g.,  ... I love watching Sanctuary because Amanda Tapping is the most perfect human being in existance. 

     [ "sanctuary campus" ]

    1: A tuition hungry university that knowingly enrolls undocumented international students.

      * e.g.,  ... Using humanitarianism as a smoke screen, faculty at New York Institute of Technology petitioned for NYIT to serve as a sanctuary campus. 

     [ "Alveus Sanctuary" ]

    1: A non-profit exotic animal sanctuary and virtual education center based in Austin, Texas that is aimed to educate Twitch streamers and their communities about specific species using their non-releasable ambassadors to help spark an appreciation for them and their wild counterparts.

      * e.g.,  ... Stompy the emu is currently the best ambassador at Alveus Sanctuary. 

     [ "Nerd Sanctuary" ]

    1: A room or home that is filled with computers and other cool gadgets. A place where nerds are completely in their element. A safe, bully-free haven for nerds where no stupid asshole ignoranus is welcome.

      * e.g.,  ... That guy's house is a total nerd sanctuary! Did you see all the cool stuff he has? 

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