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    Santuwaryo (en. Sanctuary)

    /san-tu-wá-ryo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A place considered holy or sacred, often used for worship.
    The church is a sanctuary for the believers.
    Ang simbahan ay isang santuwaryo para sa mga mananampalataya.
    A protected place where one can find safety.
    Animals are taken to the sanctuary for protection.
    Ang mga hayop ay inilalapit sa santuwaryo upang mapangalagaan.
    A private place for humility and contemplation.
    The park served as a sanctuary for thinkers.
    Ang parke ay nagsilbing santuwaryo para sa mga nag-iisip.

    Etymology

    mula sa Espanyol na 'santuario'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    sanctuary for people
    A place that provides protection for people.
    santuwaryo ng mga tao
    nature sanctuary
    A place where natural resources are preserved.
    santuwaryo ng kalikasan

    Related Words

    altar
    A place of worship or ceremony.
    dambana
    sacred
    Something or a place related to holiness.
    sagrado

    Slang Meanings

    sanctuary or place of rest
    The church is the sanctuary for people every Sunday.
    Ang simbahan ang santuwaryo ng mga tao tuwing Linggo.
    safe place
    In our town, the park is the safest sanctuary for teenagers.
    Sa bayan namin, ang park ang pinakamatagong santuwaryo sa mga kabataan.