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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 Facts
- Word length
- 9
- Starts with
- S
- Ends with
- Y
- Contains
- ANCTUAR
- Scrabble score
- 14
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
ˈsæŋktjʊəɹi
Meaning
Definitions
noun
area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing
noun
a shelter from danger or hardship
noun
a consecrated place where sacred objects are kept
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