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sanctuary
noun(sanc-tu-ary)
a consecrated place: such as
sanctuary
noun(sanc-tu-ary)
the ancient Hebrew temple at Jerusalem or its holy of holies
sanctuary
noun(sanc-tu-ary)
the most sacred part of a religious building (such as the part of a Christian church in which the altar is placed)
sanctuary
adjective(sanc-tu-ary)
relating to or being a locality that provides limited cooperation to federal officials in the enforcement of immigration laws or policies

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