Sanctuary etymology

English

English word sanctuary comes from Old French saintuaire (Sanctuary.)

Etymology of sanctuary

Detailed word origin of sanctuary

Dictionary entry Language Definition
saintuaire Old French (fro) Sanctuary.
sanctuary Middle English (enm)
sanctuary English (en) A place of safety, refuge, or protection.. A state of being protected, asylum.. An area set aside for protection.. The consecrated (or sacred) area of a church or temple around its tabernacle or altar.