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sanctuary

noun

area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing

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Word length
9
Starts with
S
Ends with
Y
Contains
AN
Scrabble score
14
CEFR level
C1

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ˈsæŋktjʊəɹi

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noun

  1. area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing

noun

  1. a shelter from danger or hardship

noun

  1. a consecrated place where sacred objects are kept

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