a sacred or holy place.

Judaism .

the Biblical tabernacle or the Temple in Jerusalem.

the holy of holies of these places of worship.

an especially holy place in a temple or church.

the part of a church around the altar; the chancel.

a church or other sacred place where fugitives were formerly entitled to immunity from arrest.

immunity afforded by refuge in such a place.

any place of refuge; asylum.

a tract of land where birds and wildlife, esp. those hunted for sport, can breed and take refuge in safety from hunters.

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altar , chancel , holy place , sanctorium , sanctum , shrine , temple , asylum , church , convent , cover , covert , defense , den , harbor , harborage , haven , hideaway , hideout , hole , hole-up , ivory tower * , oasis , port , protection , refuge , resort , retreat , safe house , screen , shelter , shield , conservation area , game refuge , national park , nature preserve , park , preserve , reserve , sacrarium , adytum , chapel , holy of holies , hospice , monastery , mosque , safe harbor , safety , sanctum sanctorum , tabernacle