Difference between Refuge and Sanctuary

What is the difference between Refuge and Sanctuary?

Refuge as a noun is a state of safety, protection or shelter while Sanctuary as a noun is a place of safety, refuge or protection.

Refuge

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A state of safety, protection or shelter A place providing safety, protection or shelter Something or someone turned to for safety or assistance; a recourse or resort

Example sentence: Uncertainty is the refuge of hope.

Sanctuary

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A place of safety, refuge or protection.An area set aside for protection.A state of being protected, asylum.The consecrated (or sacred) area of a church or temple around its tabernacle or altar.

Example sentence: Football is my sanctuary. It's where I go to escape. It's where I'm most happy.

We hope you now know whether to use Refuge or Sanctuary in your sentence.

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