...shrine or sanctuary?

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flatron

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Hi...I was reading a book about India and I found the word:"sanctuary" and the word "shrine"...is there any difference between the two words? Thanks a lot!
 

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Firstly, I am not an Indian. Secondly, I am not a teacher.

sanctuary means: "protection or a safe place, especially for someone or something being chased or hunted".

shrine means: "a place for worship which is holy because of a connection with a holy person or object".
 
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