sanctum
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sanc·tum

noun \ˈsaŋ(k)-təm\
plural sanctums also sanc·ta \-tə\

Definition of SANCTUM

1
: a sacred place
2
: a place where one is free from intrusion <an editor's sanctum> <the inner sanctums of research>

Examples of SANCTUM

  1. Her office was her sanctum.
  2. the sanctum of a church

Origin of SANCTUM

Late Latin, from Latin, neuter of sanctus sacred
First Known Use: 1577

Related to SANCTUM

Synonyms
sanctuary, shrine

Other Religion (Eastern and Other) Terms

Zen, antinomian, avatar, gnosticism, illuminati, ineffable, karma, koan, mantra

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