1. Places of refuge or safety; places where someone or something is protected from harm or danger
The national parks serve as sanctuaries for endangered wildlife.
Os parques nacionais servem como santuários para a vida selvagem em perigo de extinção.
2. Sacred or holy places, typically religious buildings or spaces dedicated to worship
Many sanctuaries were built during the medieval period.
Muitos santuários foram construídos durante o período medieval.
3. The inner chamber of a temple or church where the altar is located
The priest entered the sanctuaries to prepare for the ceremony.
O sacerdote entrou nos santuários para se preparar para a cerimônia.