Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > S Synonyms of sanctuary Find synonyms for: Noun 1. sanctuary, place, property usage: a consecrated place where sacred objects are kept 2. refuge, sanctuary, asylum, shelter usage: a shelter from danger or hardship 3. chancel, sanctuary, bema, area usage: area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of sanctuary (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Jewish Holidays, 2010-2030 (A.M. 5770-5791) Western Christian Holidays, 2010-2030 12 Steps to a New Year New Year's Resolution to Slim Down? Martin Luther King Speeches Books of the Bible: Old Testament Books in Order ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: desultory Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language