fire sanctuary
/ˈfaɪər sænˈkjuərɪni/ · fire.san.ctu.ar.y
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- A place or structure designed to provide protection from fire, often used in emergency situations or for the preservation of valuable items. The fire sanctuary in the museum was designed to safeguard priceless artifacts from potential fires.
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- A figurative or metaphorical refuge from the challenges or difficulties of life, often represented by a 'fire' that symbolizes adversity or hardship. For her, the fire sanctuary was a peaceful lake where she could escape the turmoil of her past.
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Did you know? The concept of a 'fire sanctuary' has been used in various forms of art and literature, including in the works of authors like J.R.R. Tolkien, who wrote about 'sanctuaries' in his Middle-earth stories.