Penetralia vs. Sanctuary

Penetralianoun

The innermost, secret or hidden parts; mysteries.

Sanctuarynoun

A place of safety, refuge, or protection.

‘My car is a sanctuary, where none can disturb me except for people who cut me off.’;

Penetralianoun

The innermost parts of a building, such as a shrine, recess or a sanctuary within a temple.

Sanctuarynoun

An area set aside for protection.

‘The bird sanctuary has strict restrictions on visitors so the birds aren't disturbed.’;

Penetralia

The recesses, or innermost parts, of any thing or place, especially of a temple or palace.

Sanctuarynoun

A state of being protected, asylum.

‘The government granted sanctuary to the defector, protecting him from his former government.’;

Penetralia

Hidden things or secrets; privacy; sanctuary; as, the sacred penetralia of the home.

Sanctuarynoun

The consecrated (or sacred) area of a church or temple around its tabernacle or altar.

Penetralianoun

the innermost parts

Sanctuarynoun

A sacred place; a consecrated spot; a holy and inviolable site.

‘These laws, whoever made them, bestowed on temples the privilege of sanctuary.’; ‘The admirable works of painting were made fuel for the fire; but some relics of it took sanctuary under ground, and escaped the common destiny.’;

Sanctuarynoun

a consecrated place where sacred objects are kept

Sanctuarynoun

a shelter from danger or hardship

Sanctuarynoun

area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing

Sanctuary

A sanctuary, in its original meaning, is a sacred place, such as a shrine. By the use of such places as a haven, by extension the term has come to be used for any place of safety.