sanctuary
US /ˈsæŋk.tʃu.er.i/
UK /ˈsæŋk.tʃu.er.i/
1.
santuario, rifugio, asilo
a place of refuge or safety
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The old church became a sanctuary for the homeless.
La vecchia chiesa divenne un santuario per i senzatetto.
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The wildlife reserve serves as a sanctuary for endangered species.
La riserva naturale funge da santuario per le specie in via di estinzione.
2.
santuario, luogo sacro, tempio
a sacred place, such as a church or temple
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The pilgrims visited the ancient sanctuary.
I pellegrini visitarono l'antico santuario.
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The inner chamber of the temple was considered a holy sanctuary.
La camera interna del tempio era considerata un santuario sacro.