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Definition sanctuary city in British English

sanctuary city noun

noun
1

a place in the US that does not arrest or detain immigrants living in the country illegally

Example

Donald Trump demanded that there should be measures that force so-called sanctuary cities in the US to co-operate with the authorities on deporting illegal immigrants.

Definition sanctuary city in British English