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sanctuaries

noun
USSANGK-choo-air-eez/ˈsæŋkt͡ʃuˌɛɹiz/UKSANGK-tyoo-uh-reez/ˈsæŋktjʊəɹiz/

1 meaning of sanctuaries

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  1. 1
    noun
    Plural of sanctuary.

    We visited two wildlife sanctuaries during our trip to the mountains.

    Many retired circus elephants now live in animal sanctuaries.

sanctuaries is a form of sanctuary

sanctuary, noun: An area set aside for protection, especially one where wild animals or birds are kept safe from harm. Full entry

Forms
sanctuarysanctuaries plural
Spelling
sanctuary → sanctuaries: change y to i, add -es
Sound
The ending sounds like /z/.

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